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J1503Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Sophia Ramcharitar's Service

Official title

“Commending Sophia Ramcharitar for special recognition by the Jewish Community Relations Council at the Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration”

Sponsor Elaine PhillipsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commends Sophia Ramcharitar for her community service and special recognition at the Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth engagement in community service. , showing how young leaders like Sophia Ramcharitar can inspire their peers and make tangible impacts at both local and global levels.

  2. Underscores the role of educational initiatives in promoting global awareness. Sophia’s founding of the Global Awareness Club and its activities reflect a commitment to educating others about international issues and humanitarian needs.

  3. Connects local recognition to historical remembrance and anti-bigotry efforts. , as the award is given in the context of Holocaust Remembrance Day, reinforcing the message that combating hatred and indifference is an ongoing responsibility for all generations.

  4. Demonstrates the value of cross-cultural service and global citizenship. , as Sophia’s volunteer work in Trinidad and Tobago exemplifies how local leaders can make a difference internationally, promoting literacy and support for vulnerable populations.

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Honor Sophia Ramcharitar's Service

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Elaine Phillips

Senator · Senate District 7

Chair, EthicsChair, Ethics And Internal GovernanceChair, Ethics And Internal Governance CommitteeChair, Infrastructure And Capital Investment

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History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 1503 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMENDING Sophia Ramcharitar upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Jewish Community Relations Council at the Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration on April 27,

2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 commend Sophia Ramcharitar upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Jewish Community Relations Council at the Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration to be held on Thursday,

April 27, 2017, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York; and WHEREAS, Holocaust Remembrance Day, known in Hebrew as Yom HaShoah, is a day set aside for remembering the victims of the Holocaust and for reminding New Yorkers, all Americans, and people… Show all

April 27, 2017, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York; and WHEREAS, Holocaust Remembrance Day, known in Hebrew as Yom HaShoah, is a day set aside for remembering the victims of the Holocaust and for reminding New Yorkers, all Americans, and people around the world of what can happen to civilized people when bigotry, hatred and indifference reign; and WHEREAS, At this auspicious event, Sophia Ramcharitar will be recognized for her diligent work in creating a more civil society for the citizens of not only Nassau County, but the entire State of New York; and WHEREAS, Sophia Ramcharitar, a student at Floral Park Memorial High School, in Floral Park, New York, created the Global Awareness Club which includes 30 students from eighth to twelfth grade; the Club strives to promote awareness on global issues; and WHEREAS, The Global Awareness Club has participated in numerous fundraising activities for various international nongovernmental organizations such as UNICEF, Reason2Smile, the Malala Fund and BuildOn; and WHEREAS, In addition to her work with humanitarian organizations in Floral Park, Sophia Ramcharitar traveled to her family's country of origin, Trinidad and Tobago to work with children at Couva Children's Home and Crisis Nursery in July of 2016; she graciously tutored children ages four through 13 in basic literacy skills; and WHEREAS, After graduation, Sophia Ramcharitar plans to study international relations at college and aspires to become an international law attorney; and WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others, Sophia Ramcharitar represents the best development of the potential which is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Sophia Ramcharitar upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Jewish Community Relations Council at the Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sophia Ramcharitar.

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