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Report Title: ADOPT Resolution recognizing Morelia Gil-Cubillo as the 2024 Youth Hall of Fame Awardee for Leadership & Civic Engagement.
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ADOPT Resolution recognizing Morelia Gil-Cubillo as the 2024 Youth Hall of Fame Awardee for Leadership & Civic Engagement.
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BACKGROUND:
Morelia Gil-Cubillo is a Junior at Antioch High School in Antioch CA.
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF recognizing Morelia Gil-Cubillo as the 2024 Youth Hall of Fame Awardee for Leadership & Civic Engagement
WHEREAS, Morelia Gil-Cubillo is a Junior at Antioch High School, where she created a documentary trailer for her English class, on the topic of immigration that was heartfelt, informative, and clearly personal; and
WHEREAS, her teacher now uses her trailer as the model for other students who are working on this assignment; and
WHEREAS, Morelia’s community and school activities include Earth Team, Girl Power, BATS Scholars and she is Vice President of the Key Club; and
WHEREAS, always wanting to support her peers, Morelia is on the Board of Directors for an SAT Prep seminar for under-resourced students and their goal is to open doors for students to selective colleges and prepare them to thrive once they are in college; and
WHEREAS, Morelia has served as a Resource Recovery Ambassador for the City of Antioch, where she played a crucial role in educating her peers on adopting environmentally sustainable practices in waste management; and
WHEREAS, this experience led Morelia to become an integral part of the City of Antioch’s leadership group, the Antioch Council of Teens; and
WHEREAS, in this role, she actively participates in community service projects, engaging in civic initiatives, and coordinating enjoyable social activities for teens in the City of Antioch and East Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS. Morelia participated as a panelist during the interviews for the newly established Antioch Police Oversight Committee and her ability to engage in meaningful dialogue, ask insightful questions, and contribute constructively to the selection process highlighted her dedication to fostering positive change within her community; and
WHEREAS, in tribute to her grandfather, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s, Morelia plans to pursue an education in pathology, where she can search for a cure for this tragic disease.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors recognizes Morelia Gil-Cubillo as the 2024 Youth Hall of Fame Awardee for Leadership & Civic Engagement, and for exemplifying the values of service, integrity, kindness, activism, and leadership that César Chávez embodied through his life.
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