Senator Stewart-Cousins Swears in Student Government at Springhurst Elementary School in Dobbs Ferry
October 21, 2015
(Dobbs Ferry - October 21st) State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins gave a civics lesson today to third, fourth and fifth graders at Springhurst Elementary School in Dobbs Ferry. The Senator had the honor of swearing in 29 student government representatives following their recent election. Each of the students promised to do a good job as role models and leaders in their school.
“It’s heartening to see that at such a young age, these students are taking an interest in making their school a better place by participating in student government at Springhurst,” said Senator Stewart-Cousins. “Administering the oath of office to these boys and girls also gave me an opportunity to underscore the importance of government, and the role I play as their elected state senator in Albany. These students are learning a valuable lesson about the importance of sharing ideas and working together, to influence what happens in their school, and one day, in their community.”
The Senator explained that when she was first elected to the State Senate, she was able to bring people together in order to save the Dobbs Ferry Hospital from being closed. Many students and even staff raised their hands when she asked if they had been to the hospital.
Following the event, Senator Stewart-Cousins answered questions from the students. and congratulated them by giving each of them a Certificate of Recognition.