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.