Honor Eagle Scout James Condon

Senate Resolution No. 2194 BY: Senator MARTINS CONGRATULATING James Condon upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 31, 2026 WHEREAS, James Condon, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has attained Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Mineola High School, Garden City Park, New York; and WHEREAS, James Condon is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 45, Mineola, New York; and WHEREAS, James Condon has achieved this high honor through his steadfast commitment to the principles of Scouting, including leadership, service, citizenship, and personal responsibility; and WHEREAS, A resident of Williston Park, New York, James Condon was born on March 1, 2008, and has demonstrated excellence both academically and within his community; and WHEREAS, James Condon attended Chaminade High School, Class of 2026, where he distinguished himself through participation in numerous extracurricular activities, including Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Speech & Debate, Chorus, and Latin Club; and WHEREAS, James Condon has earned recognition as a National Merit Commended Student, AP Scholar with Distinction, and Scout of the Year, reflecting his academic excellence and leadership within Scouting; and WHEREAS, As part of the requirements for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, James Condon completed a meaningful and lasting service project involving the creation of a sign and custom-built furniture to enhance the courtyard at NYU Langone Medical Center, improving accessibility and providing a welcoming and restorative environment for patients, visitors, and staff alike; and WHEREAS, James Condon began his Scouting journey with Cub Scout Pack

311 in Williston Park, New York, where he earned the Arrow of Light Award on March 28, 2019, before continuing his advancement with Scouts BSA Troop 45 in Mineola; and WHEREAS, Through years of perseverance and commitment, James Condon advanced through the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star Scout, and Life Scout, ultimately completing his Eagle Scout project on February 26, 2026, successfully passing his Eagle Scout Board of Review on April 14, 2026, and earning the rank of Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting journey, James Condon served in numerous leadership roles including Scribe, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, exemplifying the ideals of leadership and service central to the Scouting movement; and WHEREAS, James Condon earned an impressive array of merit badges, including required badges such as Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in Society, Communication, Cooking, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, First Aid, Cycling, Personal Management, Personal Fitness, and Family Life, as well as elective merit badges including Leatherwork, Law, Crime Prevention, American Heritage, Fingerprinting, Backpacking, Hiking, and Mammal Studies; and WHEREAS, James Condon has demonstrated exceptional dedication to service, leadership, and personal excellence, earning the admiration of his family, friends, fellow Scouts, and community members; and WHEREAS, With aspirations to pursue a bachelor's degree in Classics and Political Science and a future career in government and public policy, James Condon exemplifies the values of civic responsibility, perseverance, and leadership that define the finest traditions of Scouting and citizenship; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body pauses in its deliberations to recognize that James Condon is a credit to his family, his school, his community, his State, and his Nation, and his future is expected to be marked by continued achievement and service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate James Condon upon the occasion of receiving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor bestowed by the Boy Scouts of America, and to commend him for his dedication to service, leadership, and excellence; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to James Condon.