South Queens, New York - Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) this past week and weekend was a featured speaker at four middle school graduations, presenting NYS Assembly certificates of merit to several students at the ceremonies. On Friday night, she spoke at St. Frances de Sales Catholic Academy in Rockaway Park, St. Rose of Lima in Rockaway Beach, and St. Camillus Catholic Academy in Rockaway Beach. On Saturday, she spoke at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy in Howard Beach. Sunday morning, she addressed the Torah Academy for Girls in Far Rockaway.

“I can’t think of a better way to spend my weekend- Congratulations Class of 2018!” said Pheffer Amato. “These students are the future. I can say this: I left honestly inspired, knowing our community and our world are in very good hands. Whether the students I spoke to were Middle Schoolers or High Schoolers, I’m bowled over by where they’re going and what they intend to accomplish. I hope they keep us posted as they go out in the world and do our community proud!”