New York Senate Bill J01796

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/18/26
• Refer: 3/18/26
• Report Pass: 3/24/26
• Passed: 3/24/26

Caption

Congratulating Owen Lambert upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 22, 2026

Summary

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution congratulating Owen Lambert on earning the rank of Eagle Scout. The resolution recites his Scouting history, leadership roles, merit badges, youth leadership training, and summer camp experience, and it highlights his Eagle Scout service project: constructing and painting ten bat houses for Waldmann Memorial Park in the Village of Munsey Park to provide an environmentally friendly form of mosquito control. The resolution also recognizes Lambert’s broader accomplishments in school, athletics, and community service, including his graduation from Manhasset High School, participation in service and adaptive sports programs, rowing achievements, and current studies at James Madison University. It concludes by formally honoring him and directing that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to him.

Impact

As a simple resolution, this measure does not amend state law, create new statutory duties, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely honorary and symbolic, using the Legislature’s formal recognition to commend an individual constituent for achievement and service. The only practical reference to public benefit is the Eagle Scout project, which installed bat houses in a local park for natural mosquito control, but the resolution itself does not impose any legal obligations on state or local government.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is entirely positive and celebratory. The bill language is laudatory throughout, emphasizing character, leadership, service, and accomplishment, and there is no indication of opposition or controversy in the available record. No committee discussion or votes are provided, but the text itself reflects routine bipartisan-style recognition of a youth achievement award.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or available legislative history. Because this is a noncontroversial honorary resolution, there are no competing policy positions, affected stakeholder groups, or fiscal or regulatory disputes. The only substantive detail beyond the commendation is the description of the Eagle Scout project, which is presented as a community and environmental benefit rather than an issue of debate.