2021-J354

Congratulating Jake Zarko upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

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2021-J354



Senate Resolution No. 354

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CONGRATULATING Jake Zarko upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
most prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Jake Zarko, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, The son of Kirstin and Michael Zarko, Jake is a member of
Boy Scouts of America Troop 474 in East Northport, New York; and

WHEREAS, America has achieved her 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 her glory; and

WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of 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 Boy Scouts, is the distinguished
rank of Eagle Scout; 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, Jake Zarko led a group of fellow scouts in
building, assembling and installing three benches at the new drop
off/pick up area at his former school, Northport Middle School; and

WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of East Northport is represented through his project and demonstrates
his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

WHEREAS, Jake Zarko'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 Jake Zarko on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jake Zarko.

actions

  • 04 / Feb / 2021
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 09 / Feb / 2021
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 09 / Feb / 2021
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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