What's happening
This resolution congratulates Kailey Zachgo for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and honors his service and accomplishments.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of youth leadership and service. By recognizing Kailey Zachgo’s achievement, the resolution underscores how programs like Scouting cultivate leadership, perseverance, and a commitment to community service among young people.
Draws attention to inclusive community service. Kailey’s Eagle Scout project specifically benefited Beautiful People, a nonprofit focused on children with disabilities, demonstrating how youth-led initiatives can promote inclusion and positive social impact.
Reinforces values of civic recognition and encouragement. Publicly honoring individual accomplishments like this aims to motivate other young people to strive for excellence and community involvement, creating a ripple effect of positive contributions.
Signals the role of family and community in youth development. The resolution acknowledges not just Kailey’s achievement, but also the support of his family, school, and broader community, highlighting the collaborative nature of nurturing future leaders.
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Honor Eagle Scout Kailey Zachgo
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 5480 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING Kailey Zachgo upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 9, 2018 WHEREAS, Kailey Zachgo, 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 Saturday, June 9,
2018, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Warwick, New York; and WHEREAS, The son of Bridget and Erik Zachgo, Kailey is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45; and WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through the dedication,… Show allHide
2018, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Warwick, New York; and WHEREAS, The son of Bridget and Erik Zachgo, Kailey is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 45; 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, Kailey Zachgo designed and then constructed an outdoor community bulletin board for Beautiful People, a non-profit organization which strives to build bridges between children with disabilities and their families and the broader community of Orange County by providing adaptive sports for children and young adults, age five and up; and WHEREAS, Kailey Zachgo'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 Kailey Zachgo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kailey Zachgo.
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