Honor Alexander Demirdjan, Eagle Scout

June 7, 2025, at the Manhasset Lakeville Firehouse in Manhasset, New York; and WHEREAS, Alexander Demirdjan is a member of Scouts BSA Shelter Rock Troop 97; and WHEREAS, America has achieved its 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 its glory; and WHEREAS, Scouting 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 Scouts, is the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, A Junior at Manhasset High School, Alexander Demirdjan was chosen to attend the American Legions Boy's State program for his hard work and dedication to improving his community; 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, Alexander Demirdjan built a firewood shed for the sleep away camp that he has attended every summer since he was nine years old, Camp Haiastan in Franklin, Massachusetts, 200 miles from where he lives; and WHEREAS, Camp Haiastan was built by Armenian Genocide survivors over

75 years ago as a way to preserve Armenian cultural heritage and traditions in America, and Alexander Demirdjan felt incredibly strongly about supporting such important place despite its distance; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Manhasset is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, Alexander Demirdjan'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 Alexander Demirdjan on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Alexander Demirdjan.