Politics & Government

EM Eagle Scout Honored by Nassau County Comptroller

Corey Skinner of East Meadow has received the highest rank attainable in Boy Scouting.

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos joined other local officials in congratulating Eagle Scouts Corey Skinner of East Meadow and James Reilly of Levittown.

The Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). To achieve the rank, scouts must earn 21 merit badges and plan, develop and give leadership to a service project for any religious organization or any school or community, according to the Boy Scouts of America website.

Also on hand were Nassau County Clerk Maureen O'Connell, Nassau County Legis. Norma Gonsalves, Assistant Scoutmaster Jeff Carpenter, Scoutmaster John Feeney and Nassau County Legis. Rose Walker.

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