Bill Text: NY J00479 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Lea Feiner upon the occasion of being one of the first females in Nassau County Boy Scouts of America to receive the rank of Eagle Scout
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-03-16 - ADOPTED [J00479 Detail]
Download: New_York-2021-J00479-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 479 BY: Senator THOMAS CONGRATULATING Lea Feiner upon the occasion of being one of the first females in Nassau County Boy Scouts of America to receive the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend individuals of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commitment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting as role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Lea Feiner upon the occasion of being one of the first females in the Nassau County Boy Scouts of America to receive the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors; and WHEREAS, Lea Feiner joined Venturing, a coed Boy Scout Program, at just 14 years old and remains active in Crew 577 of Wantagh, New York; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Jason and Sonia Feiner, Lea joined BSA Troop 186 at its inception and worked diligently to climb the ranks; she obtained 22 merit badges to reach the rank of Eagle Scout; 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, Lea Feiner is truly a trailblazer and serves as a role model for girls across her community who are seeking to break boundaries and achieve their dreams; and WHEREAS, For her project, Lea Feiner created perches made out of shelves and tires for the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh; she completed the challenging requirements on February 8, 2021, in less than two years during an ongoing public health crisis; and WHEREAS, Prior to obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout, Lea Feiner was also the recipient of a Girl Scouts Bronze Award, having joined when she was seven years old; she also assisted at her brothers Scout meetings; and WHEREAS, Lea Feiner is a freshman at Nassau Community College; upon obtaining her Associate degree in Education, she plans to continue at Queens College for her Master's in Education; and WHEREAS, Her perseverance in rising through the ranks to Eagle Scout is a strong indication of her ability to master difficult tasks; her accomplishment will enable her to emerge as a leader, fully equipped to meet the challenges of today's complex society; and WHEREAS, Lea Feiner's latest achievement marks a milestone for girls and women in the communities all across the State, and truly embodies what it means to shatter the glass ceiling; 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 Lea Feiner on being one of the first females in the Nassau County of the Boy Scouts of America to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Lea Feiner.