Senator Shelley B. MayerAwards 37th Senate District Students with Citizenship Awards

(White Plains, NY) -  State Senator Shelley Mayer awarded 29 students in the 37th Senate District with the 2023 Citizenship Awards on Friday, June 16th. High Schools in the area nominated students who have made exemplary contributions to their communities through community service, extracurricular activities or daily actions to serve their schools or community.

Senator Mayer led a roundtable discussion with the student recipients to showcase their activities and to allow the students to learn more about what their peers are doing around the county. The students were able to discuss the initiatives they pursued and the ideas they have. Senator Mayer then presented the students with certificates of achievement for their outstanding civic engagement. 

Senator Shelley Mayer said, “I am delighted to present the 2023 Citizenship Award to these remarkable students in my district. They have shown dedication to their community, and I am grateful for young individuals who invest their time and energy into making their community and Westchester a better place. As Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, I thoroughly enjoyed hearing from each student and am inspired by their work. I thank Dr. Joseph Ricca, Ed.D, Superintendent of White Plains Public Schools, and Principal Emerly Martinez of White Plains High School for allowing us to use the beautiful Media Center of White Plains High School.”

“We are thrilled to host Senator Mayer’s Citizenship Awards ceremony at White Plains High School this year. Senator Mayer’s continued commitment to supporting students as they learn, and grow is a testament to her leadership and dedication to our democracy. By highlighting the importance of volunteering and responsible citizenship, Senator Mayer consistently compliments our efforts to provide our students with unique opportunities within which they are able to lead and make meaningful contributions to their communities,” said Dr. Joseph Ricca, Ed.D., Superintendent of White Plains Public Schools.