Bill Text: NY J00534 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending James Fallon as a Distinguished Finalist in the 24th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-27 - ADOPTED [J00534 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00534-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 534

BY: Senator MAYER

        COMMENDING  James  Fallon upon the occasion of his
        designation as a Distinguished Finalist in the  24th
        Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program

  WHEREAS,  It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing traditions, honoring  the  youth  of  today,  and
leaders  of  tomorrow,  whose  character  and achievements exemplify the
ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commend  James  Fallon  upon  the  occasion  of  his  designation  as  a
Distinguished Finalist in the 24th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards program; and

  WHEREAS,  James  Fallon  has distinguished himself as a young man of
superlative ability, establishing a high standard of community  service,
purposefulness  of  life, and sense of responsibility rarely achieved in
youthful years; and

  WHEREAS, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, created in  1995
by  Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of
Secondary School Principals  (NASSP),  are  designed  to  emphasize  the
importance  our Nation places on service to others, and to encourage all
young Americans to contribute to their communities; and

  WHEREAS, James Fallon, an esteemed resident of Armonk, New York, and
a junior at EF Academy, has achieved national recognition for  exemplary
volunteer  service  by  receiving  a 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community
Award; and

  WHEREAS, This  prestigious  award  honors  young  volunteers  across
America  who  have  demonstrated  an  extraordinary  commitment to their
communities; and

  WHEREAS, James Fallon earned this award for spearheading healing art
projects as the head youth volunteer at Heavenly Productions Foundation,
which administers themed arts and crafts projects for pediatric patients
at the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York; and

  WHEREAS, This driven young man raised  more  than  $15,000  for  the
projects,  and  has also donated toiletries, clothing, food and blankets
to homeless shelters and other charitable organizations; and

  WHEREAS, The success of the State of New York, the strength  of  our
communities,  and  the  vitality  of  American  society depend, in great
measure, upon the dedication of young people like James Fallon, who  use
their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  moved  to honor James Fallon,
commending him for his outstanding record  of  volunteer  service,  peer
leadership,  and  community service, recognizing the value of his labors
and the promise of his future; now, therefore, be it


  RESOLVED,  That  this  Legislative  Body pause in its deliberations,
with praise and pride, to commend James Fallon for his achievements, and
to extend to him the best wishes of this Legislative Body for  a  future
of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to James Fallon.