Honor Eagle Scout Ballas

May 21, 2017, at VFW Post No. 414, Center Moriches, New York; and WHEREAS, Christopher Ballas is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 414, Center Moriches, New York; and WHEREAS, A resident of Shirley, New York, Christopher Ballas attends William Floyd High School where he has been on the Honor Roll for the past four quarters; and WHEREAS, Christopher Ballas also serves as a platoon commander in William Floyd NJORTC and has enlisted in the United States Marine Corps; 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 only 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 of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and WHEREAS, For his project, Christopher Ballas built a storage unit for the Mastic Beach Volunteer Ambulance unit; and WHEREAS, Christopher Ballas' 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, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school, his community, his State and his Nation, and no doubt 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 Christopher Ballas on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Christopher Ballas.