Congratulating Nikolaos Stavrianos upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on Friday, May 15, 2026

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jack Martins

New York honors Eagle Scout Nikolaos Stavrianos for leadership and extensive community service, including improving a Queens park trail and ongoing youth mentoring.

ADOPTED

Purpose and intent

Honors Nikolaos Stavrianos for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest and most prestigious rank in Scouting.

Publicly recognizing his leadership, community service, and dedication, and congratulating him on the Eagle Scout achievement.

The resolution serves to commend Stavrianos and acknowledge his contributions to his community and state.

Key provisions and changes

This is a non-binding congratulatory Senate Resolution (S. No. 2061) by Senator Martins.

The resolution states the following:

Acknowledges Stavrianos’s attainment of Eagle Scout status.
Highlights his community service project: beautifying, restoring, and improving access to a park trail at Alley Park Pond in Queens, New York.
Details his ongoing involvement in Scouting (Troop 43, former senior patrol leader) and his broader community service activities (toy drives, food distribution, fundraising, youth-focused service).
Noted leadership roles in Scouting and his academic achievements (Dean’s List student at the University of Tampa; high school leadership roles; NYS Seal of Tri-Literacy; National Honor Society; Community Service Merit Award).
Emphasizes the values of Scouting (character and leadership development) and positions Stavrianos as a role model for youth.

The resolution tasking is purely ceremonial: it would be presented to Stavrianos and a copy transmitted to him.

Who or what would be affected

Nikolaos Stavrianos would receive formal recognition from the New York State Senate.

The bill is ceremonial in nature and does not create statutory requirements, funding, or policy changes.

The broader effect is symbolic—highlighting the achievements of a young New Yorker and promoting community service, leadership, and Scouting values.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Senator Jack Martins.

Action history:

Referred to Finance on 2026-05-06.
Reported to the calendar for consideration and adopted on 2026-05-12.

Effective date: Not applicable in the sense of lawmaking; the resolution would become a formal record and be transmitted to the recipient upon passage.

Frequency: Typical for congratulatory resolutions; does not enact policy or impose ongoing obligations.

Notable details

Eagle Scout is described as earned by approximately five percent of all Scouts, underscoring its rarity and significance.

Stavrianos’s community project involved improving a park trail in Alley Park Pond, Queens, by clearing bushes and debris and making the trail more walkable and accessible.

The resolution cites multiple aspects of Stavrianos’s background: leadership roles in high school clubs (DECA, student government, Spanish Club, Key Club, Buddy Club, Pi Sigma Epsilon), college achievements, and bilingual/trilingual literacy.

This bill is a ceremonial recognition item, intended to publicly honor an individual for exemplary service and leadership within Scouting and the community.

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