What's happening
This resolution commends Haley Meyrowitz for her community service and special recognition at the Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of youth engagement in community service. , showing how individuals like Haley Meyrowitz can serve as positive role models and inspire civic responsibility among peers.
Connects present-day volunteerism to Holocaust remembrance. , reinforcing the message that combating hatred and indifference is an ongoing responsibility, not just a historical lesson.
Underscores the impact of interfaith and intergenerational collaboration. , as Haley’s work with temple youth groups and Holocaust survivors demonstrates the value of diverse communities working together to support vulnerable populations.
Elevates public recognition of local efforts. such as volunteering in soup kitchens and supporting children with critical illnesses, suggesting that individual acts of kindness contribute to a broader culture of remembrance, empathy, and social justice.
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Who cares
Haley Meyrowitz and her family
The resolution would commend her volunteer service and direct that she receive an engrossed copy.
Jewish Community Relations Council
The resolution would recognize the council’s designation of Meyrowitz for special recognition at its Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration.
Carle Place High School
The resolution would honor one of its students for community service, including feeding people at the INN Soup Kitchen.
Temple Sinai of Roslyn
The resolution would highlight Meyrowitz’s volunteer trip with its youth group to help children visiting Disney.
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Honor Volunteer Haley Meyrowitz
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 7
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History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 1517 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMENDING Haley Meyrowitz 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 Haley Meyrowitz 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 around the… Show allHide
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, Haley Meyrowitz 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, Haley Meyrowitz, a student at Carle Place High School, in Carle Place, New York, is an energetic, enthusiastic, passionate young woman; while many students were relaxing over February break, she took a trip to Florida with her temple youth group to "give kids the world"; and WHEREAS, Haley Meyrowitz belongs to the Temple Sinai of Roslyn which partnered with two additional temples to help students who are not as fortunate as her; this program, started by a Holocaust survivor, is a housing provider for the Make-a-Wish Foundation that grants children who want to go to Disney the opportunity to do so; Haley's role was to serve dinner as well as help run nightly parties; and WHEREAS, Haley Meyrowitz ran a booth at the Winter Wonderland party and was a greeter at a birthday party; furthermore, she makes lasagna at the INN Soup Kitchen to feed the hungry twice a month; and WHEREAS, This extraordinary young woman does this because she has a huge heart and wants to contribute to the world; she has a rigorous schedule and is also involved in many extracurricular activities; yet, Haley Meyrowitz believes that helping others is what she should do and she makes the time to do it; and WHEREAS, Haley Meyrowitz is a credit to her family, school, community, and her State and Nation, and it is certain that her future will be filled with accomplishments of equal importance; and WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others, Haley Meyrowitz 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 Haley Meyrowitz 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 Haley Meyrowitz.
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