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This resolution commends Emma Reifschneider for her community service and recognition at the Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of youth civic engagement. by recognizing Emma Reifschneider’s broad involvement in community service, leadership roles, and volunteer activities, emphasizing the value of young people as positive role models.
Connects present-day community service to Holocaust remembrance,. using Emma’s recognition to reinforce the ongoing relevance of fighting bigotry, hatred, and indifference in society, especially among younger generations.
Spotlights diverse achievements outside academics,. including Emma’s athletic accomplishments and teaching in Tae Kwon Do, showing a holistic view of youth contribution beyond traditional scholastic success.
Affirms state-level commitment to nurturing future leaders,. as the resolution frames Emma’s actions as representative of the “best development” of New York’s youth, potentially inspiring other young people to engage in civic and community life.
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Honor Emma Reifschneider's Service
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Senator · Senate District 7
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- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 1509 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMENDING Emma Reifschneider 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 Emma Reifschneider 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 allHide
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, Emma Reifschneider 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, Emma Reifschneider, a student at Sewanhaka High School, in Floral Park, New York, participates in numerous activities including Key Club, Women in Science, field hockey, softball, the annual musical; in addition, she serves as the Treasurer of the National Honor Society; and WHEREAS, An exceptional athlete, Emma Reifschneider holds a second Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and is a teacher at her studio; and WHEREAS, Emma Reifschneider truly believes that helping each other creates a community in which people lift one another up to pursue their greatest potential; for the past two years, she has volunteered her time and energy as a camp counselor for area elementary school children; and WHEREAS, After graduation, Emma Reifschneider intends on studying communications at college while minoring in theatre; in the future, she plans on pursuing a career in marketing; and WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others, Emma Reifschneider 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 Emma Reifschneider 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 Emma Reifschneider.
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