Senate Resolution No. 1133
BY: Senator MARTINS
CONGRATULATING George Faccio upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors
WHEREAS, George Faccio, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony will be held at the Mineola High
School Auditorium in Garden City Park, New York, on Saturday, June 7,
2025; and
WHEREAS, George Faccio, of Albertson, is a member of Boy Scouts of
America Troop 45 in Mineola, New York; and
WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through
the dedication, determination, and tireless efforts of the outstanding
citizens of this Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our
youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and
WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America and its members are dedicated to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and
WHEREAS, The highest achievement of leadership in Scouting, earned
by approximately five percent of all Boy Scouts, is the distinguished
rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young man has been involved in Scouting
for many years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals, and has attained all
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and
WHEREAS, George Faccio, a student of Mineola High School (Class of
2025), contributed his time and hard work to complete his project for
the Reggie Carter Memorial Courtyard at Mineola High School; and
WHEREAS, For his Scouting project, George Faccio renewed the
courtyard by power washing, putting down fresh mulch and planting
flowers, and trimming the hedges; flowerpots and bulbs were added to the
surrounding area so flowers could return long after this Eagle Scout
graduates, carrying forward the beautification of the courtyard for
years to come and creating a more welcoming learning environment for
students and faculty; and
WHEREAS, George Faccio plans to attend Farmingdale State College to
pursue a career in aviation, flying private jets as a professional
pilot; and
WHEREAS, George Faccio's perseverance in rising through the ranks to
Eagle Scout is a strong indication of his ability to master difficult
tasks; his accomplishment will enable him to emerge as a leader, fully
equipped to meet the challenges of today's complex society; and
WHEREAS, George Faccio's dedication to the well-being of the
citizens of his community is represented through his devotion to
community and commitment to others; and
WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school,
his community, his State, and his Nation; undoubtedly, his future will
be filled with accomplishments of equal importance; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, in
recognition of the significance of this meritorious achievement, to
congratulate and honor George Faccio on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to George Faccio.
