New York J 2195: Congratulating Andrew Leiter upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 31, 2026

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J02195 Summary:

BILL NOJ02195 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORMARTINS

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BILL NOJ02195 

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05/22/2026REFERRED TO FINANCE

05/27/2026REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

05/27/2026ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 2195

BY: Senator MARTINS

 CONGRATULATING Andrew Leiter upon the occasion of
 receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the
 most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 31, 2026

 WHEREAS, Andrew Leiter, through his diligence and rigorous efforts,
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026,
at Mineola High School, Garden City Park, New York; and

 WHEREAS, Andrew Leiter is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 45, Mineola,
New York; and

 WHEREAS, Andrew Leiter has achieved this high honor through his
steadfast commitment to the principles of Scouting, including
leadership, service, citizenship, and personal responsibility; and

 WHEREAS, A resident of Williston Park, New York, Andrew Leiter was
born on September 1, 2007, and has demonstrated excellence both
academically and within his community; and

 WHEREAS, Andrew Leiter attended Mineola High School, where he
distinguished himself through participation in numerous extracurricular
and leadership activities, including Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band,
Varsity Lacrosse, Track & Field, National Honor Society, and Wind
Ensemble; and

 WHEREAS, He has continued his educational pursuits at the University
at Buffalo, where he is involved with the Men's Club Lacrosse Team and
the Nursing Student Organization, while pursuing a future career in
advanced nursing practice; and

 WHEREAS, Andrew Leiter was the recipient of the Andrew Desiderio
Leadership Award, recognizing his exemplary character, dedication, and
leadership abilities; and

 WHEREAS, Andrew Leiter completed a meaningful and lasting Eagle
Scout service project involving the design and construction of a
meditation garden in the courtyard of NYU Langone Medical Center,
featuring handcrafted benches, flowers, and a raked Zen sand garden,
while also beautifying and restoring the surrounding area to create a
peaceful and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors
alike; and

 WHEREAS, Andrew Leiter's Scouting career began with Cub Scout Pack
246 in Mineola, New York, where he earned the Arrow of Light Award on
January 5, 2018, before continuing his Scouting journey with Troop 45 in
Mineola; and

 WHEREAS, Through years of perseverance and commitment, Andrew Leiter
advanced through the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First
Class, Star Scout, and Life Scout, ultimately completing his Eagle Scout
project on July 13, 2025, successfully passing his Eagle Scout Board of
Review on January 6, 2026, and earning the rank of Eagle Scout; and

 WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting journey, Andrew Leiter served in
numerous leadership roles including Den Chief, Patrol Leader, Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, thereby
exemplifying the ideals of leadership and mentorship central to the
Scouting movement; and

 WHEREAS, Andrew Leiter earned an impressive array of merit badges,
including all required badges necessary for the rank of Eagle Scout,
among them Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation,
Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in Society, Communications,
Environmental Science, First Aid, Lifesaving, Personal Fitness, Personal
Management, Family Life, and Swimming, in addition to elective merit
badges such as Space Exploration, Robotics, Astronomy, Canoeing,
Kayaking, and Small Boat Sailing; and

 WHEREAS, Andrew Leiter's dedication to service, leadership, and
personal excellence has earned him the admiration of his family,
friends, fellow Scouts, and community members; and

 WHEREAS, With his future aspirations of becoming either a Nurse
Practitioner or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Andrew Leiter
exemplifies the values of compassion, perseverance, and civic
responsibility that define the finest traditions of Scouting and
citizenship; and

 WHEREAS, This