Honor Nicolas Gorbea Eagle Scout

May 4, 2018, at the American Legion Hall, Williston Park, New York; and WHEREAS, A resident of Williston Park, New York, Nicolas John Gorbea is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 200, Williston Park, New York; and WHEREAS, Nicolas John Gorbea is a junior at Mineola High School where he is a member of the Italian Club and the marching band; and WHEREAS, With a true passion for scouting, Nicolas John Gorbea currently serves as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader of his troop; 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, Nicolas John Gorbea created a beautiful seating area at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson, New York, where he and his grandfather created many wonderful memories; the area included two newly constructed park benches, five large planters with a variety of plants, a long Bluestone walking path along the pond, and a retaining wall to help with erosion; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Nassau County is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, Nicolas John Gorbea'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, 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 Nicolas John Gorbea on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Nicolas John Gorbea.