Senate Resolution No. 572
BY: Senator RHOADS
HONORING Aleeza S. Sheikh 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
Aleeza S. Sheikh 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, Aleeza S. Sheikh, 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, Aleeza S. Sheikh is
a valued member of the Tech Squad, American Red Cross, and Dog Rescue
Club; she also serves as president of National Honor Society, team
co-captain and singles player on the varsity tennis team, an Information
Technology Officer of Virtual Enterprise, and, in Chamber Orchestra, is
the first stand of the Violin II Section of Theatre Pit Orchestra, is in
the Violin I Section, as well as participates in private study of
violin; and
WHEREAS, Further demonstrating her academic aptitude, Aleeza S.
Sheikh is a candidate for a New York State Advanced Regents Diploma; and
WHEREAS, With a variety of interests and abilities, Aleeza S. Sheikh
has experience as a student mentor with a peer mentoring initiative, and
is the project coordinator for "Humans of East Meadow," a
photo-documentary project created and operated by students of the East
Meadow School District; and
WHEREAS, Aleeza S. Sheikh holds the following awards and
distinctions: Broadway Education Alliance Roger Rees Award for Best Pit
Orchestra in a Musical Theater Performance; Rho Kappa National Social
Studies Honor Society; National English Honor Society; National Honor
Society; National French Honor Society; Level 6 Violinist at NYSSMA
Music Festivals; Codexis, Inc Future Protein Engineers Research Contest;
Girl Scouts of America - Bronze Award; The National French Exam Le Grand
Concours: Honorable Mention; 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 Aleeza S. Sheikh 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 Aleeza S. Sheikh.
