Bill Text: NY J02845 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Abigail Wu upon the occasion of her designation as a Distinguished Finalist in the 25th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2020-02-19 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J02845 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02845-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2845

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        COMMENDING  Abigail  Wu  upon  the occasion of her
        designation as a Distinguished Finalist in the  25th
        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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Abigail Wu
upon the occasion of her designation as a Distinguished Finalist in  the
25th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program; and

  WHEREAS,  Abigail  Wu  has distinguished herself as a young woman 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, Abigail Wu, an esteemed resident of Syosset, New York,  and
a freshman at Syosset High School, has achieved national recognition for
exemplary  volunteer  service  by  receiving a 2020 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, Abigail Wu founded Vision Competition,  through  which  she
held  two student music competitions in her community, raising more than
$10,000 to benefit the music therapy  program  at  NYU  Winthrop  Cancer
Center for Kids; and

  WHEREAS, This extraordinary young lady's efforts included securing a
venue, recruiting volunteers, holding auditions, and creating posters to
advertise her competition; 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 Abigail Wu, who use
their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and

  WHEREAS, This  Legislative  Body  is  moved  to  honor  Abigail  Wu,
commending   her  for  her  outstanding  record  of  volunteerism,  peer
leadership, and community service, recognizing the value of  her  labors
and the promise of her future; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this  Legislative  Body pause in its deliberations,
with praise and pride, to commend Abigail Wu for her achievements and to
extend to her 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 Abigail Wu.