New York Assembly Bill K00947

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/10/26
• Passed: 2/10/26

Caption

Congratulating Eugene Cummings upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on March 7, 2026

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 947 is a ceremonial measure that congratulates Eugene Cummings of Warwick, New York, on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. The resolution recognizes his years of participation in Scouts BSA Troop 45, his completion of the requirements for Scouting’s highest honor, and the Eagle Court of Honor scheduled for March 7, 2026. The resolution highlights Cummings’ Eagle Scout service project at Mountain Lake Park, where he helped design and build a kayak and canoe storage rack to improve access for visitors using boats to fish and enjoy the lake. It emphasizes the leadership, fundraising, volunteer coordination, and community service involved in the project, and frames his achievement as evidence of character, perseverance, and civic responsibility.

Impact

This resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely honorary: it formally recognizes an individual constituent and directs that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to him. The only parties directly affected are Eugene Cummings, his family, Scouts BSA Troop 45, and the local Warwick community that benefited from his service project.

Sentiment

The tone of the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory throughout. It praises Scouting, youth leadership, community service, and Cummings’ personal dedication, and there is no indication of opposition or controversy in the bill text or available context. No committee discussion or recorded votes were provided, but the measure appears to be a routine commendation resolution with unanimous or noncontroversial support typical of honorary legislation.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. Because the resolution is honorary and nonbinding, it does not present policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or legal changes. The only substantive focus is the recognition of Cummings’ Eagle Scout achievement and the value of his community service project.