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