Honor Gianna Morales Award

Senate Resolution No. 1012 BY: Senator RHOADS HONORING Gianna Morales upon the occasion of her 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 Gianna Morales, upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the

2025 Citizenship Advancement Award, to be recognized at a senior scholarship ceremony at General Douglas MacArthur High School on Thursday, June 12, 2025; and WHEREAS, Gianna Morales, committed to hard work, has achieved excellence in academics, community service, and extracurricular endeavors, justly earning this esteemed recognition; and WHEREAS, A senior at General Douglas MacArthur High School, Gianna Morales is a remarkable young woman whose high school experience has been defined by her growth, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making a difference; and WHEREAS, Gianna Morales is a remarkable young woman who embodies creativity, diligence, curiosity, and insight; currently maintaining an outstanding GPA of 101.197, she has excelled academically while being an active member of multiple honor societies, including the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, and World Language Honor Society; her commitment to academic excellence is a testament to her hard work and intellectual curiosity; and WHEREAS, In addition to her academic achievements, Gianna Morales is a well-rounded individual who engages in a variety of extracurricular activities; as a four-year member of the varsity badminton team, she has demonstrated her ability to work collaboratively and lead by example; her participation in Girl Scouts until 11th grade and her role at Hofstra Summer Camp highlight her dedication to community service and mentorship, particularly toward younger individuals; and WHEREAS, In the fall, Gianna Morales will be attending New York University to pursue a career in medicine, specifically in pediatrics; she has adopted the mantra, "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted," reflecting her compassionate spirit and commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others; and WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this respected scholar and distinguished member of her community now stands honorably with just pride in her accomplishments and in eager anticipation of all her 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 Gianna Morales upon the occasion of her 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 Gianna Morales.