Honoring Andrew Shaw upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Citizenship Advancement Award on June 2, 2026

Senate Resolution No. 2110

BY: Senator RHOADS

        HONORING  Andrew  Shaw  upon  the  occasion of his
        designation  as   recipient   of   the   Citizenship
        Advancement Award on June 2, 2026

  WHEREAS,  It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those outstanding young individuals within the State of New York
whose  academic  achievements,  leadership,   and   service   to   their
communities  have  brought  honor  to  their schools, families, and this
great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Andrew  Shaw  upon  the  occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Citizenship Advancement Award to be celebrated on Tuesday, June 2, 2026;
and

  WHEREAS, A Senior at Island  Trees  High  School,  Andrew  Shaw  has
distinguished  himself as an exceptional student, athlete, employee, and
role model among his peers; and

  WHEREAS, Andrew Shaw exemplifies both academic ambition and  genuine
kindness,   consistently  demonstrating  compassion,  friendliness,  and
respect in his interactions with others; and

  WHEREAS, Andrew Shaw conducts  himself  with  quiet  confidence  and
humility,  consistently striving to do what is right and holding himself
to the  highest  personal  standards,  thereby  exemplifying  integrity,
character, and responsibility; and

  WHEREAS,  Dedicated  to  personal  excellence and possessing a clear
vision for his future, Andrew Shaw has achieved an outstanding  weighted
academic  average  of  100.57,  reflecting  his  steadfast commitment to
scholarship and achievement; and

  WHEREAS, Andrew Shaw is a proud member of both  the  National  Honor
Society  and  the  French Honor Society, and further enriches his school
community through his participation in the Yearbook Club,  French  Club,
and Outdoors Club; and

  WHEREAS,   In   addition   to   his   academic  and  extracurricular
accomplishments, Andrew Shaw has excelled as a  member  of  the  varsity
golf team, demonstrating teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship both on
and off the course; and

  WHEREAS,  Last  year,  Andrew  Shaw  was  selected by the faculty to
participate in Cohen  Strong,  Northwell  Health's  teen  mental  health
awareness  program,  through which he underwent specialized training and
earned  certification  in  teen   mental   health   awareness,   further
exemplifying his dedication to the well-being of others; and

  WHEREAS,  Beyond  his  school and community commitments, Andrew Shaw
also  maintains  employment  at  Bounce,  a   children's   entertainment
facility,  where  he  works  several  hours  each  week  and carries out

numerous responsibilities with maturity, diligence, and professionalism;
and

  WHEREAS,  Through  his  academic excellence, leadership, compassion,
work ethic, and unwavering commitment to serving others, Andrew Shaw has
truly distinguished himself as an outstanding young  citizen  worthy  of
the  admiration  and  respect of his family, school, and community; now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Andrew  Shaw upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Citizenship Advancement Award on June 2, 2026; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Andrew Shaw.