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J 778

Congratulating Michael Chao upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 18, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jack Martins

Ceremonial New York resolution congratulates Michael Chao for earning the Eagle Scout rank on May 18, 2025, recognizing leadership and service with no fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · J 778

Summary of Bill J 778 (New York State Resolution)

Overview and status

  • Bill Number: J 778
  • Title: Congratulating Michael Chao upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 18, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: April 10, 2025
  • Sponsor: Jack M. Martins (primary)
  • Key dates in the record:
    • 2025-04-10: Referred to Finance
    • 2025-04-29: Reported to Calendar for Consideration
    • 2025-04-29: Adopted (recorded twice)

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution formally congratulates Michael Chao for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, which is described in the title as the most prestigious honor in Scouting.
  • It acknowledges the date of the achievement as May 18, 2025 and recognizes the values associated with Eagle Scout service, leadership, and character.

Key provisions

  • Expresses official congratulations and commendation from the legislature to Michael Chao for attaining Eagle Scout status.
  • Recognizes the dedication, leadership, and community service demonstrated in earning the rank.
  • Typically includes language directing the Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to the honoree (and may reference dissemination to relevant family, troop, or local Scouting councils). The exact procedural directive is standard for ceremonial resolutions.

Who is affected

  • Primary acknowledgment is of Michael Chao and his scouting achievement.
  • Indirectly benefits the broader Scouting community, family members, and sponsoring organizations by publicly recognizing youth leadership and service.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or policy changes are imposed; the impact is ceremonial and symbolic.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced on April 10, 2025.
  • Referred to the Finance committee, then moved to the calendar for consideration.
  • Adopted on April 29, 2025, making the recognition official in the legislative record.
  • The title notes the date of the Eagle Scout achievement as May 18, 2025.

Summary of impact

  • This is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution with no fiscal impact.
  • Its primary effect is to publicly honor a young resident for distinguished achievement, reinforcing civic appreciation for youth leadership and service.

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