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J 471: Congratulating Andrew C. Vacchiano upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 29, 2025

New York · Senate · 2025–2026 Legislative Session · last verified March 11, 2025

What J 471 does, verified March 11, 2025

This resolution congratulates Andrew C. Vacchiano on receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious scouting honor. He achieved this rank through his diligence and efforts, and will be recognized at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony. Vacchiano is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 200 and has demonstrated character and leadership through various community service projects, including distributing personal items to teens in the foster care system and building shelving units for a local service organization. His dedication to community service and commitment to others is recognized, and he plans to continue upholding the ideals and principles of scouting in his future endeavors.

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Quick answers about J 471
What is the current status of J 471?
As of March 11, 2025, J 471 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on March 11, 2025, was "ADOPTED".
Did J 471 pass?
Yes. J 471 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action March 11, 2025). New York laws take effect on the date written into the bill, often immediately on signing or a set number of days afterward.
Who wrote J 471, and where is it now?
J 471 was authored by Sen. Jack Martins.
Recent actions2 total · showing 2
Mar. 11, 2025ADOPTED
Mar. 07, 2025REFERRED TO FINANCE
Latest bill textIntroduced version, May 29, 2025 · 456 words
 Senate Resolution No. 471 BY: Senator MARTINS CONGRATULATING Andrew C. Vacchiano upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 29, 2025 WHEREAS, Andrew C. Vacchiano, 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 Thursday, May 29, 2025, at The Irish American Society in Mineola, New York; and WHEREAS, Andrew C. Vacchiano is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 200; and WHEREAS, America has achieved its greatest heights of glory through the dedication, determination and tireless efforts of the outstanding citizens of this Nation; and WHEREAS, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain its glory; and WHEREAS, Scouts BSA and its members are dedicated to the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation; and WHEREAS, The highest achievement of leadership in Scouting, earned by approximately five percent of all Scouts, is the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young man has been involved in Scouting for many years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals and has attained all the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service project, which was successfully planned, developed, and executed; and WHEREAS, For his project, Andrew C. Vacchiano prepared 120 duffel bags containing a variety of personal items and distributed them to teens within the foster care system, and also built shelving units for SCO Family of Services to enhance their workspace; and WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Nassau County is represented through his project and demonstrates his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, As he goes forward in the workforce at Empire Adventure Park, Andrew C. Vacchiano plans to continue to uphold the ideals and principles of Scouting America; and WHEREAS, Andrew C. Vacchiano's perseverance in rising through the ranks to Eagle Scout is a strong indication of his ability to master difficult tasks; his accomplishment will enable him to emerge as a leader, fully equipped to meet the challenges of today's complex society; and WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school, his community, his State and his Nation, and no doubt his future will be filled with accomplishments of equal importance; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, in recognition of the significance of this meritorious achievement, to congratulate and honor Andrew C. Vacchiano on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Andrew C. Vacchiano. 
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