Senate Resolution No. 2111

BY: Senator RHOADS

HONORING Gabriella Papadatos upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Citizenship
Advancement Award on June 2, 2026

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those outstanding young individuals within the State of New York
whose academic achievements, leadership, and service to their
communities have brought honor to their schools, families, and this
great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Gabriella Papadatos upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Citizenship Advancement Award to be celebrated on Tuesday, June 2,
2026; and

WHEREAS, Gabriella Papadatos is a Senior at Island Trees High
School, where she has distinguished herself as an exceptional student,
leader, and role model among her peers; and

WHEREAS, Gabriella Papadatos is recognized as one of the kindest and
most mature students at Island Trees High School, consistently
demonstrating compassion, integrity, and a strong commitment to her
school community; and

WHEREAS, Actively involved in numerous fundraising efforts and
school activities, Gabriella Papadatos has demonstrated a steadfast
dedication to serving others and contributing positively to her
community; and

WHEREAS, Gabriella Papadatos has distinguished herself as a
hardworking, motivated, and determined student whose kindness, maturity,
and good-natured spirit have earned the admiration and respect of her
teachers and peers alike; and

WHEREAS, At the conclusion of her sophomore year, Gabriella
Papadatos made the ambitious decision to attend BOCES trade school in
pursuit of a cosmetology license, recognizing the value of developing
practical skills to support her future aspirations; and

WHEREAS, Balancing the demands of attending BOCES for half of the
school day and Island Trees High School for the remainder, Gabriella
Papadatos successfully managed her academic responsibilities through
discipline, perseverance, and exceptional time management skills; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of her outstanding academic accomplishments,
Gabriella Papadatos earned induction into the Honor Society at both
schools while challenging herself with rigorous coursework, including AP
Language, AP Psychology, and AP Literature; and

WHEREAS, Gabriella Papadatos should further be commended for her
longstanding dedication to dance, an art form she has pursued since
childhood with passion and discipline; and


WHEREAS, In addition to spending countless hours each week training
at her dance studio, Gabriella Papadatos serves as a student teacher,
instructing younger dancers in the fundamentals of dance and
demonstrating leadership, patience, and mentorship; and

WHEREAS, Last year, Gabriella Papadatos was awarded the prestigious
Lauren Andruzzi Scholarship at Modern Rhythms Dance Academy in
recognition of her embodiment of the qualities of leadership,
dedication, and determination; and

WHEREAS, Through her academic excellence, commitment to personal
growth, service to others, and dedication to the arts, Gabriella
Papadatos has distinguished herself as an outstanding young citizen
worthy of the admiration and respect of her family, school, and
community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gabriella Papadatos upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Citizenship Advancement Award on June 2, 2026; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Gabriella Papadatos.