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Honor Matthew Rowe Award

Official title

“Honoring Matthew Rowe upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award”

Sponsor Steve RhoadsSD-5
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Matthew Rowe for receiving the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award for excellence in academics and community service.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes and reinforces the importance of youth leadership. By honoring Matthew Rowe, the resolution sends a message that academic achievement and community service are valued traits, encouraging other young people to follow similar paths.

  2. Highlights the role of community engagement. The resolution showcases how dedicated involvement in local activities can lead to formal recognition, emphasizing the positive impact individuals can have on their communities.

  3. Affirms the state’s commitment to supporting future leaders. By publicly acknowledging young achievers, the Legislature demonstrates its support for the next generation, potentially inspiring investment in youth programs and educational initiatives.

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Honor Matthew Rowe Award

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Steve Rhoads

Senator · Senate District 5

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1010 BY: Senator RHOADS HONORING Matthew Rowe upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those young… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1010 BY: Senator RHOADS HONORING Matthew Rowe upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those young people, within this great Empire State, who have made strong contributions to their communities and serve as role models for their peers; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Matthew Rowe, upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the

2025 Citizenship Advancement Award, to be recognized at a senior scholarship ceremony at John F. Kennedy High School on Wednesday, May

28, 2025; and WHEREAS, Matthew Rowe, committed to hard work, has achieved excellence in academics, community service, and extracurricular endeavors, justly earning this esteemed recognition; and WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose,… Show all

28, 2025; and WHEREAS, Matthew Rowe, committed to hard work, has achieved excellence in academics, community service, and extracurricular endeavors, justly earning this esteemed recognition; and WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this respected scholar and distinguished member of his community now stands honorably with just pride in his accomplishments and in eager anticipation of all his future endeavors and limitless opportunities; and WHEREAS, It is of utmost importance to honor the youth of today, the leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Matthew Rowe upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Matthew Rowe.

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