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This resolution recognizes Tea Cotronis, a youth activist from Port Washington, New York, for her exceptional community service and advocacy work with Kyra's Champions, a non-profit organization focused on preventing child abuse and murder through policy change. The resolution highlights Cotronis's significant contributions, including leading rallies, advocacy events, and press conferences in support of Kyra's Law, co-chairing community actions, taking on public speaking roles, and authoring an influential op-ed on protecting children from abusive parents. As a standout Youth Ambassador for Kyra's Champions Student Advocacy Program, she has worked to recruit and inspire her peers to join the movement statewide. The legislative body commends Cotronis for her energy, vision, and dedication, recognizing her as a role model of leadership who has demonstrated unwavering initiative in supporting and uplifting her community, particularly in the context of her upcoming graduation from Schreiber High School in June 2025.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1149