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J1283Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Cali White Achievement

Official title

“Honoring Cali White upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the R.I.G.H.T. Award by Valley Central PTA Council”

Sponsor William J. Larkin Jr.SD-39+1 co-sponsor
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Cali White for receiving the R.I.G.H.T. Award from Valley Central PTA Council for her community contributions.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizing youth leadership and volunteerism. By highlighting Cali White’s efforts—such as fundraising, supporting school programs, and assisting peers—the resolution underscores the value placed on community involvement and service among young people.

  2. Promoting positive role models. The award’s focus on being a “role model” and making a difference signals encouragement for other students to follow similar paths of civic engagement and initiative.

  3. Strengthening community ties. Public recognition of students like Cali White emphasizes the importance of school-community partnerships, such as those fostered by the PTA, and reinforces the impact that individual contributions can have on collective well-being.

  4. Affirming the importance of youth contributions. The resolution’s celebratory language elevates the status of youth achievements, suggesting that young people’s actions are vital to the broader health and development of the community.

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Honor Cali White Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
William J. Larkin Jr.

Senator · Senate District 39

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1283 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Cali White upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the R.I.G.H.T. Award by Valley Central PTA Council WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1283 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Cali White upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the R.I.G.H.T. Award by Valley Central PTA Council WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role models for their peers; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Cali White upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the R.I.G.H.T. Award by Valley Central PTA Council, celebrated at its Annual Founders' Night in March of 2017; and WHEREAS, Founders' Night is a reminder of the substantial role that PTA has played locally, regionally, and nationally in supporting parent involvement and working on behalf of all children and families; and WHEREAS, The R.I.G.H.T. Award, which stands for role model, initiative, goals, helpfulness and to make a difference, is dedicated to acknowledging the youth of the Valley Central School District who have demonstrated an exceptional contribution within the community; and WHEREAS, Sixth grade student Cali White is being recognized with this auspicious award for her boundless energy and inspiration, as well as her role in assisting with various fundraising efforts to support fellow Valley Central students; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her school community, Cali White participated in such endeavors as wrapping Christmas gifts for students, promoting fundraisers, performing clerical tasks in support of the Backpack Program, and selling candy canes for the National Junior Honor Society; and WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others, Cali White represents the best development of the potential which is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; and WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to wish Cali White continued success throughout her school years and beyond; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Cali White upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the R.I.G.H.T. Award by Valley Central PTA Council; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Cali White.

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