Honor Eagle Scout Garcia

Senate Resolution No. 3226 BY: Senator KAPLAN CONGRATULATING Robert Garcia upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Robert Garcia, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held in recognition of his latest accomplishment; and WHEREAS, Robert Garcia is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45 in Mineola, New York; and WHEREAS, An active member of his church and community, Robert Garcia was a participant of Saint Mary's Robotics team and the local little league; and WHEREAS, As a student at Carle Place High School, Robert Garcia was named to the honor roll list numerous times and was a member of both the middle school wrestling team and the varsity track team; he also served as an assistant leader and leader for the SKILLS USA Entrepreneurship team of Barry Tech BOCES; and WHEREAS, Robert Garcia earned a Certification of Completion for Introduction to O.S.H.A., and was selected as the 2018-2019 student of the 3rd quarter for game design; he is also a mentor and a worker for Game Builders Academy (GBA) at Hofstra University, where he helps teach children about the fundamentals of S.T.E.M.; 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 of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and WHEREAS, For his project, Robert Garcia designed and put in a ceremonial garden for his community church; after raising the necessary funds, he installed memorial bricks, a bench and arbor; upon its completion, the garden was blessed for all to use; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Mineola is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Robert Garcia plans on pursuing a career in video game design and programming while continuing the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Robert Garcia'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 Robert Garcia on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Robert Garcia.