New York Senate Bill J01134

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/30/25
• Refer: 5/30/25
• Report Pass: 6/5/25
• Passed: 6/5/25

Caption

Congratulating Jonathan Scott Hoffman upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

Summary

This resolution congratulates Jonathan Scott Hoffman of Mineola, New York, on earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America. It recognizes his years of participation in Scouting, his completion of the requirements for Eagle Scout, and the leadership, character, and service associated with the achievement. The resolution highlights Hoffman’s Eagle Scout service project, which involved planning and building wrestling winners’ podiums for Kellenberg Memorial High School and, with an expanded effort, Chaminade High School. It also notes the fundraising and volunteer work that supported the project, emphasizing the role of family, friends, and fellow scouts in completing the work. The measure is purely ceremonial and does not create or amend any substantive law.

Impact

This resolution has no direct impact on state statutes, regulations, or public programs. Its effect is limited to formal legislative recognition of an individual achievement and the transmission of an engrossed copy of the resolution to Jonathan Scott Hoffman. The only parties directly affected are Hoffman, his family, his troop, and the schools mentioned in the honorary text.

Sentiment

The tone of the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill text praises Scouting, youth leadership, community service, and Hoffman’s perseverance, and there is no recorded committee debate or vote history indicating opposition or controversy. Overall, the available context suggests unanimous or uncontentious support typical of honorary resolutions.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the measure is an honorary resolution rather than a policy bill, it does not appear to have generated disagreement over legal changes, funding, or implementation. The only substantive details are descriptive references to Hoffman’s Eagle Scout project and the schools that benefited from it.