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WHEREAS, Thomas Nasi Edgos began his scouting career at the age of 12 with Troop 6, Laurel Highlands Council. Although new to scouting, his love for the scouts grew with each troop meeting as he pursued his advancement from Tenderfoot to Eagle filling positions as Scribe, Patrol Leader and Junior Assistant Treasurer; and,
WHEREAS, Nasi's favorite part of scouting was camping, especially the week-long troop camping where he had the opportunity to build camaraderie and make lifelong friends. He shared his love of camping with younger scouts when he spent the summer of his high school sophomore year as a camp counselor at Heritage Reservation, instructing young scouts on crafts and projects; and,
WHEREAS, Nasi spent much time engaging in service, enjoying learning, participating in the Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory tree plantings, and food bank and library activities. His most heartfelt service time was spent placing flags on veteran's graves and marching in the Memorial Day parade; and,
WHEREAS, Nasi was a member of the wrestling team his first three years at Central Catholic High School. Since the age of 15, he has consistently worked various jobs, including retail at Kennywood Park, where he developed his passion for roller coasters; and,
WHEREAS, Nasi was awarded his Eagle Scout rank in January 2024. For his project, Nasi, a piano player, organized a band of fellow scouts and performed for the elderly and infirm during the Christmas season; and,
WHEREAS, Nasi plans to continue his education in Mechanical Engineering upon graduating from high school. In college he will rely on many skills, principals and morals he learned on his was to achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Thomas Nasi Edgos; AND,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, April 28, 2024 to be "Thomas Nasi Edgos" in the...
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