Senate Resolution No. 524 BY: Senator RHOADS HONORING Sophia Park 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 the great Empire State who have made strong contributions to their communities and who 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 Sophia Park upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award, to be recognized at a senior scholarship ceremony at W. T. Clarke High School on Monday, June 9, 2025; and WHEREAS, Sophia Park, committed to hard work and a deep sense of giving, has achieved excellence in academics, community service, and extracurricular endeavors, justly earning this esteemed recognition; and WHEREAS, A student at W. T. Clarke High School, Sophia Park is a cherished member of Key Club, National Honor Society, English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Science Honor Society, is the treasurer of Business and Technology Honor Society, and is the president of Rho Kappa Honor Society; and WHEREAS, Further demonstrating her academic aptitude, Sophia Park is a candidate for an Advanced Regents Diploma, a NAFtrack Certification, and for a Business Management & Entrepreneur CTE Pathway Certification; and WHEREAS, With a variety of interests and abilities, Sophia Park has experience as a nursing home volunteer, a summer learning program classroom assistant, a political campaign volunteer, and has worked in a textbook office, all of which have provided her with new skills and knowledge, undoubtedly preparing her for a future of success in any endeavor she sets out to pursue; 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 Sophia Park 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 Sophia Park.