Village of Hempstead Congratulates New Eagle Scout

(L-R): Village of Hempstead Trustee Don Ryan (center left), Eagle Scout Juan Juarbe (center, Village of Hempstead Deputy Mayor Luis Figueroa (center right), and Boy Scouts of America representatives take a photo during a recent Boy Scout ceremony honoring Juarbe for reaching the highest scouting rank.

Photo by: Village of Hempstead.

Hemptead, NY - February 15, 2017 - The Village of Hempstead recently celebrated Juan Juarbe’s confirmation as an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America as part of its dedication to supporting youth in the community. During the ceremony the Village honored Juarbe for being a role model to his peers and an example of the kind of dedication to community and service encouraged by the Village.

Following a Color Guard and the Pledge of Allegiance, Juarbe promised to uphold the values of trustworthiness, loyalty, kindness, honor and integrity of the Boy Scouts and to serve as a youth liaison in the Hempstead community.