LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Zachary DaHoda upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on April 3, 2016

WHEREAS, Zachary DaHoda, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the
Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at
the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, Clifton Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, Zachary DaHoda, the son of Joline and Nathan DaHoda, is a
member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45, Twin Rivers Council, sponsored
by Shenendehowa United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, 15 years-old Zachary DaHoda is in the 10th grade at Shenende-
howa High School East, Clifton Park, 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
only 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, Zachary DaHoda completely renovated the
kitchen of the VFW Post 1498 in Clifton Park, New York; he installed a
floor; purchased and installed new cabinets and a counter top sink, and
the plumbing that was needed, as well as painted the ceiling and the
walls; and
WHEREAS, When Zachary DaHoda was just four years-old, he worked on his
cousin's Eagle Scout Project which benefitted the Stratton VA Medical
Center in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Zachary DaHoda'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 Zachary DaHoda on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Zachary DaHoda.