New York Senate Bill J01127

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/29/25
• Refer: 5/29/25
• Report Pass: 6/5/25
• Passed: 6/5/25

Caption

Congratulating Stephen Franz upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

Summary

This resolution is a ceremonial measure honoring Stephen Franz of Mineola, New York, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. It recognizes his years of participation in Scouting, his completion of the requirements for Eagle Scout, and his service project at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, where he renovated a courtyard into a prayer garden by removing dead vegetation, planting new landscaping, and making repairs to the site. The resolution also highlights Franz’s graduation from Mineola High School in 2024 and notes his plans to pursue welding training at Suffolk Community College. More broadly, it frames his achievement as an example of youth leadership, character development, and community service, and it directs that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to him as an official commendation.

Impact

This resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely ceremonial and symbolic, using the Legislature’s formal recognition power to honor an individual constituent and to celebrate the values associated with the Boy Scouts of America, including leadership, civic responsibility, and service. No statutes, agencies, or regulated parties are directly affected.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and congratulatory. The text praises Stephen Franz’s perseverance, community involvement, and achievement in earning Scouting’s highest rank, and the resolution appears to have been offered as a routine honorific measure. Because there are no recorded votes or committee transcripts, there is no evidence of opposition or debate in the available materials.

Contention

There is no notable contention reflected in the bill text or the available legislative history. The measure is a noncontroversial commendation focused on an individual achievement, and no lawmakers, committees, or outside parties are shown to have raised objections or concerns. The only substantive details are the honoree’s Scouting service project, educational background, and future career plans.