Bill Text: NY J03010 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 3010 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Petty Officer 1st Class Samantha Mercurio, upon the occasion of being promoted to Chief Petty Officer

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-03-10 - ADOPTED [J03010 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03010-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 3010

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        CONGRATULATING  Petty  Officer  1st Class Samantha
        Mercurio, upon the occasion  of  being  promoted  to
        Chief  Petty Officer, the highest rank achieved by a
        United States Naval Sea Cadet

  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
congratulate Petty Officer 1st Class Samantha Mercurio upon the occasion
of being promoted to Chief Petty Officer, the highest rank achieved by a
United States Naval Sea Cadet, on  Saturday,  April  11,  2020,  at  the
Northport VA Hospital, Northport, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  A  member  of  the  United  States  Naval  Sea Cadet Corps
(USNSCC), Samantha Mercurio joined the New York LPD-21 Division in 2017;
and

  WHEREAS, During her tenure with the USNSCC,  Samantha  Mercurio  has
participated in countless community service events; furthermore, she has
been  the  recipient  of  numerous  awards  and  accolades,  as  well as
recognition and ribbons for  academic  achievement,  NSCC  staff  cadet,
marksmanship; and

  WHEREAS, Eager to advance her career, Samantha Mercurio has attended
numerous  training  sessions,  some  of which include: Recruit Training,
Medical Training, Recruiting Duty,  Petty  Officer  Leadership  Academy,
Seamanship, Sailing, and Naval Sea Cadet Corp training as a staff member
to younger cadets; and

  WHEREAS,  Upon  her  graduation  from high school, Samantha Mercurio
plans to attend Villanova University; she hopes to join the ROTC program
and has long-term plans which  include  serving  in  the  United  States
Military and pursuing a law degree; and

  WHEREAS,  While  not  busy  with  the  Sea Cadets, Samantha Mercurio
enjoys scuba diving and playing football; this amazing young  woman  was
the first female football player to play at the Varsity level at Syosset
High School; and

  WHEREAS,  Samantha  Mercurio, in achieving this high honor, may take
just pride  in  the  inspiration  and  contribution  to  the  spirit  of
excellence she brings to her family, friends, and community; and

  WHEREAS,  With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others,
Samantha Mercurio represents the best development of the potential which
is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore, be
it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
congratulate  Petty  Officer  1st  Class  Samantha  Mercurio,  upon  the
occasion of being promoted to Chief  Petty  Officer,  the  highest  rank
achieved by a United States Naval Sea Cadet; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Petty Officer 1st Class Samantha Mercurio.