Commending Austin Jin, Bryan Cheng, and Ellen Zhang of Great Neck South High School for organizing New York State's first-ever student-led bone marrow registry drive on October 24, 2025

This is a ceremonial resolution (J 1303) commending Austin Jin, Bryan Cheng, and Ellen Zhang - students at Great Neck South High School - for organizing New York State's first student-led bone marrow registry drive on October 24, 2025. The resolution highlights their coordination with the Gift of Life Marrow Registry, peer education about bone marrow donation, and the drive's addition of over 45 new potential donors to the national registry. As a symbolic gesture, it honors their leadership in advancing public health awareness and community service, with no binding policy changes. The resolution was adopted by the legislature on January 13, 2026.