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J 861: Congratulating Riley Bloomgarden upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors
What J 861 does, verified September 28, 2025
The resolution congratulates Riley Bloomgarden on earning the Gold Award, the most prestigious honor in scouting, for her diligence and efforts. Riley, a member of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, achieved this honor through her project, "Understanding ADHD as a Positive Strength," which employed team-based solutions and educated others. This achievement demonstrates exceptional leadership and a commitment to making a lasting impact. The resolution recognizes Riley's dedication to scouting and her community, and acknowledges her potential for future accomplishments.
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Quick answers about J 861
- What is the current status of J 861?
- As of September 28, 2025, J 861 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on April 29, 2025, was "REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION".
- Did J 861 pass?
- Yes. J 861 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action April 29, 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 861, and where is it now?
- J 861 was authored by Sen. Jack Martins.
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| Apr. 29, 2025 | REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION |
| Apr. 29, 2025 | ADOPTED |
| Apr. 25, 2025 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, June 18, 2025 · 410 words
Senate Resolution No. 861 BY: Senator MARTINS CONGRATULATING Riley Bloomgarden upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Riley Bloomgarden, through her diligence and rigorous efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious honor, the Gold Award; the ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025; and WHEREAS, A resident of Port Washington, New York, Riley Bloomgarden is a member of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Nassau County; and WHEREAS, America has achieved her 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 her glory; and WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts of the United States of America and its members are dedicated to the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation; and WHEREAS, Gold Award Girl Scouts don't just change the world for the better; they change it for good; the Gold Award is earned by girls in grades 9-12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership in developing sustainable solutions to local, national, and global challenges; since 1916, Girl Scouts have answered the call to drive lasting, impactful change, and the Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable; and WHEREAS, In order to earn the Gold Award, a girl must complete a rigorous set of service, leadership development, and skill-building tasks, leading up to the final and most challenging requirement, the design and completion of a Take Action Project; this project must be an issue of interest to the girl and her community, employ team-based solutions, and educate and inspire others; and WHEREAS, Riley Bloomgarden's project was entitled, "Understanding ADHD as a Positive Strength"; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young woman has been involved in Scouting for years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals, and has attained all of the necessary achievements; and WHEREAS, Riley Bloomgarden is a credit to her family, her school, her community, her State, and her Nation, and undoubtedly, her 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 Riley Bloomgarden upon the occasion of earning the Gold Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Riley Bloomgarden.
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