Honor Amanda Perrelli Award

Senate Resolution No. 1043 BY: Senator RHOADS HONORING Amanda Perrelli 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 Amanda Perrelli, upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award, to be recognized at a senior scholarship ceremony at Island Trees High School on Tuesday, June 3,

2025; and WHEREAS, Amanda Perrelli, committed to hard work, has achieved excellence in academics, community service, and extracurricular endeavors, justly earning this esteemed recognition; and WHEREAS, A senior at Island Trees High School, Amanda Perrelli 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, Amanda Perrelli is a hard-working and highly motivated young lady, involved in a plethora of activities, including the National Honor Society; she is a scholar-athlete and a star cheerleader; she has earned the Bronze Award for Girl Scouts and was chosen as a Freshman Mentor; additionally, she gives much of her time to philanthropic causes; and WHEREAS, What truly stands out about Amanda Perrelli is her ability to motivate and uplift those around her; in her biology class, her excitement for the lessons and labs was infectious; she was always the first to raise her hand to answer questions, fostering an environment of curiosity and collaboration; and WHEREAS, Amanda Perrelli is diligent and kind; her enthusiasm has influenced other students to participate in class activities and discussions; her classroom behavior has a positive effect on her peers and on her own success in all her classes; and WHEREAS, Next year, Amanda Perrelli is headed to Molloy University to study biology education; 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 Amanda Perrelli 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 Amanda Perrelli.