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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Rhoads

The bill formally honors Andrew Shaw for his academic achievement, leadership, and community service, designating June 2, 2026 as Citizenship Advancement Award day.

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Summary of Bill: J 2110 (2025-2026) – Honoring Andrew Shaw

Purpose

A Legislative Resolution recognizing and honoring Andrew Shaw on the occasion of his designation as the recipient of the Citizenship Advancement Award on June 2, 2026.

The resolution serves to commend Shaw for academic achievement, leadership, service to the community, and personal character.

Key Provisions and Changes

Declares the customary practice of recognizing outstanding young New Yorkers and states the Senate’s pride in honoring Shaw.

Officially designates June 2, 2026 as the day of celebration for Shaw’s Citizenship Advancement Award.

Acknowledges Shaw’s specific accomplishments, including:

Senior status at Island Trees High School.
Exceptional academic performance with a weighted average of 100.57.
Membership in academic honor societies: National Honor Society and French Honor Society.
Participation in school activities: Yearbook Club, French Club, Outdoors Club, and varsity golf team.
Participation in Cohen Strong, Northwell Health’s teen mental health awareness program, with certification in teen mental health awareness.
Employment at Bounce, a children's entertainment facility, with multiple weekly work responsibilities.

Expresses the Senate’s recognition of Shaw’s leadership, compassion, work ethic, integrity, and service to others.

Who or What Would Be Affected

Andrew Shaw: Primary recipient of the recognition and the individual honored by the bill.

Island Trees High School and the Island Trees community: Beneficiaries of public acknowledgment of a student’s achievements.

The New York State Senate and the public at large: Acknowledges and publicizes the accomplishments of a local student as part of the state’s tradition of recognizing civic-minded youth.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Status: Referred to the Senate Finance Committee on May 15, 2026.

Effective date: The resolution becomes official upon passage by the Senate and any required constitutional or procedural steps; it designates June 2, 2026, as the date of the Citizenship Advancement Award celebration for Shaw.

No fiscal appropriations or policy changes are attached to the resolution itself; it is a ceremonial honor.

Additional Context

The resolution emphasizes values such as academic excellence, leadership, service, integrity, and character.

It highlights Shaw’s involvement in community-oriented activities and programs, aligning with the goals of recognizing young New Yorkers who contribute positively to society.

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