New York J 1951: Honoring Kayla Lederer upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the New York State Citizenship Award

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J01951 Summary:

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SPONSORRHOADS

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04/23/2026REFERRED TO FINANCE

04/28/2026REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

04/28/2026ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 1951

BY: Senator RHOADS

 HONORING Kayla Lederer upon the occasion of her
 designation as recipient of the New York State
 Citizenship Award

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the young
adults of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and
achievements best exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this
great State and Nation; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Kayla Lederer upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
New York State Citizenship Award, to be recognized on May 19, 2026, at
East Meadow High School in East Meadow, New York; and

 WHEREAS, The New York State Citizenship Award is bestowed upon
students who embody the highest principles of civic responsibility,
integrity, and dedication to the common good, serving as role models who
strengthen the fabric of their school communities through their actions,
leadership, and example; and

 WHEREAS, True citizenship is demonstrated not only through academic
success, but through a steadfast commitment to service, ethical
leadership, respect for others, and an unwavering sense of
responsibility toward one's school and community; and

 WHEREAS, Kayla Lederer has exemplified these ideals through her
consistent demonstration of respect, accountability, perseverance, and
compassion, reflecting the essential values of engaged and responsible
citizenship in both her academic and extracurricular pursuits; and

 WHEREAS, As a student leader who understands the importance of civic
engagement within a school community, Kayla Lederer has embraced
opportunities to serve, lead, and contribute meaningfully to the shared
well-being of her peers; and

 WHEREAS, Kayla Lederer has demonstrated a strong commitment to
student voice and school governance through her historic role as the
first student representative on her district's Board of Education, where
she exhibited maturity, insight, and a thoughtful approach to
representing the interests and perspectives of her fellow students; and

 WHEREAS, In this capacity, Kayla Lederer has shown that citizenship
includes active participation in democratic processes, respectful
communication, and the willingness to engage in constructive dialogue
for the betterment of the school community; and

 WHEREAS, Kayla Lederer further strengthened her record of civic
responsibility through her service as Class President from grades 9
through 11, where she worked to represent her classmates, foster school
spirit, and contribute to a positive and inclusive school climate
grounded in mutual respect and shared responsibility; and

 WHEREAS, As a Peer Leader, Kayla Lederer has demonstrated the
importance of mentorship as a core element of citizenship by guiding
freshmen students, helping them navigate academic expectations, and
supporting their social and emotional adjustment to high school life;
and

 WHEREAS, Through this mentorship role, Kayla Lederer has exemplified
the principle that citizenship involves uplifting others, fostering
belonging, and taking active responsibility for the success and
well-being of younger students within the school community; and

 WHEREAS, Kayla Lederer's commitment to citizenship is further
reflected in her athletic leadership, where she has served as Captain of
the basketball team, leading by example through discipline, teamwork,
and perseverance while guiding her team to County and Long Island
championships; and

 WHEREAS, As an All-Conference athlete in basketball, field hockey,
and lacrosse, Kayla Lederer has demonstrated that citizenship extends to
sportsmanship, integrity in competition, and respect for teammates,
opponents, and the rules of the game; and

 WHEREAS, Kayla Lederer's involvement in Athletes Helping Athletes
further underscores her dedicat