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J 869: Congratulating Avani Varghese upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors
What J 869 does, verified September 28, 2025
The resolution congratulates Avani Varghese on earning the prestigious Gold Award, the highest honor in scouting, for her dedication and efforts in developing sustainable solutions to local, national, and global challenges. Avani's project, "The Sprinkle Cookies," demonstrates extraordinary leadership and team-based solutions. The Gold Award is earned by girls in grades 9-12 who complete a rigorous set of service, leadership development, and skill-building tasks, culminating in a final project that educates and inspires others. Avani is a credit to her family, school, community, state, and nation, and her future is expected to be filled with accomplishments. The resolution recognizes and honors Avani's achievement, acknowledging her tireless efforts and dedication to making a positive impact.
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Quick answers about J 869
- What is the current status of J 869?
- As of September 28, 2025, J 869 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 869 pass?
- Yes. J 869 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 869, and where is it now?
- J 869 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 · 406 words
Senate Resolution No. 869 BY: Senator MARTINS CONGRATULATING Avani Varghese upon the occasion of earning the distinguished Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, Avani Varghese, 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 Roslyn, New York, Avani Varghese 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, Avani Varghese's project was entitled, "The Sprinkle Cookies"; 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, Avani Varghese 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 Avani Varghese upon the occasion of earning the Gold Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Avani Varghese.
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