J 1003: Honoring Daniel Weidenbaum upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award

 Senate Resolution No. 1003 BY: Senator RHOADS HONORING Daniel Weidenbaum upon the occasion of his 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 this great Empire State, who have made strong contributions to their communities and 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 Daniel Weidenbaum, upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award, to be recognized at a senior scholarship ceremony at Sanford H. Calhoun High School on Wednesday, May 28, 2025; and WHEREAS, Daniel Weidenbaum, committed to hard work, has achieved excellence in academics, community service, and extracurricular endeavors, justly earning this esteemed recognition; and WHEREAS, A senior at Sanford H. Calhoun High School, Daniel Weidenbaum's academic excellence is evident not only in his outstanding GPA but also in his pursuit of rigorous coursework; he is a member of the National, English, Math, and Spanish Honor Societies and is known for the thoughtful insight he brings to classroom discussions; and WHEREAS, Beyond academics, Daniel Weidenbaum is deeply involved in school and community life; he contributes through Key Club, the Debate Club, where he is a respected competitor, and the Jewish Student Union, serving on its board; through Acing Autism, he teaches tennis to children with special needs, and he has raised funds for Parkinson's disease; he is also a dedicated musician in the symphonic band; and WHEREAS, Athletically, Daniel Weidenbaum stands out on the varsity tennis and basketball teams; despite a serious back injury in his freshman year, he returned stronger and is now a top player and sought-after tennis coach; his resilience, leadership, and commitment define his legacy on and off the court; and WHEREAS, Daniel Weidenbaum will be attending Binghamton University and pursuing a degree in health science; and WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this respected scholar and distinguished member of his community now stands honorably with just pride in his accomplishments and in eager anticipation of all his 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 Daniel Weidenbaum upon the occasion of his 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 Daniel Weidenbaum.