New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill J02005

Introduced
4/29/26  
Refer
4/29/26  
Report Pass
5/5/26  

Caption

Congratulating Katherine Cielusniak upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

Summary

This resolution is a ceremonial measure honoring Katherine Cielusniak of Manhasset, New York, for earning the Girl Scouts’ Gold Award. The text describes the Gold Award as Scouting’s highest honor and notes that her project, titled "Women in Business," reflected the service, leadership, and community-focused requirements of the award. The resolution also recognizes her years of involvement in Scouting and praises her as a credit to her family, school, community, state, and nation. The resolution directs the Senate to formally congratulate and honor Cielusniak and to transmit an engrossed copy of the resolution to her. It does not create, amend, or repeal any state law, and it has no regulatory, fiscal, or administrative effect beyond the official expression of legislative recognition.

Impact

This resolution has no direct impact on state statutes, agency operations, or private rights. It is a nonbinding honorary measure that serves only to recognize an individual achievement and to place the Legislature’s commendation into the official record.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is wholly positive and celebratory. The bill language emphasizes youth leadership, service, and civic virtue, and there is no evidence of opposition, controversy, or divided votes in the provided record. The absence of committee transcripts or voting data suggests it was treated as a routine commendation.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. Because the resolution is purely ceremonial and honors a student achievement, it does not appear to have raised policy disagreements, fiscal concerns, or stakeholder opposition. The only substantive detail is the recognition of the Gold Award project theme, "Women in Business," which is described as part of the honoree’s community service work rather than a contested issue.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY J02011

Congratulating Katherine Russell upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

NY J00879

Congratulating Lily Goldman upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

NY J00877

Congratulating Audrey Chen upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

NY J02018

Congratulating Belen Vazquez upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

NY J00876

Congratulating Sofia Leder upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

NY J02002

Congratulating Abigail Maselli upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

NY J01998

Congratulating Julia Malysa upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

NY J02006

Congratulating Mary Rose Murray upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

NY J02023

Congratulating Madeline Choo upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

NY J02014

Congratulating Emily Valeant upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.