What's happening
This resolution commends Kristy Rampersaud for her community service and recognizes her at the Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of youth civic engagement. by recognizing a student’s leadership and volunteer work, reinforcing the value of service and positive role modeling for peers.
Connects community service to Holocaust remembrance. , emphasizing how combating bigotry and indifference today honors the lessons of history and supports a more civil society.
Elevates local contributions to statewide significance. , showing that individual efforts—such as tutoring, fundraising, and volunteering—are not only meaningful locally but also valued at the state level.
Encourages ongoing civic participation. , both by commending Kristy Rampersaud’s achievements and by publicly affirming that such community-oriented actions are worthy of formal recognition.
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Who cares
Kristy Rampersaud
The resolution would commend her community service and direct that an engrossed copy be sent to her.
Jewish Community Relations Council
The resolution would recognize its designation of Rampersaud for special recognition at the Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration.
St. Mary's High School students and staff
The resolution would highlight Rampersaud's Student Council service and work tutoring younger students in mock trial.
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Commend Kristy Rampersaud
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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. 1525 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMENDING Kristy Rampersaud 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 Kristy Rampersaud 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, Kristy Rampersaud 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, Kristy Rampersaud, a student at St. Mary's High School in Manhasset, New York, is an energetic, enthusiastic, passionate young woman; she has participated in a multitude of service projects in her school and community; and WHEREAS, During her sophomore year, Kristy Rampersaud was chosen to attend the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar, where she was inspired to serve as a role model for her fellow students by leading a life of leadership, service and innovation; and WHEREAS, Kristy Rampersaud has been a vital part of her school; she has served on the Student Council and has tutored younger students in the intricacies of a mock trial; and WHEREAS, In addition, Kristy Rampersaud raised money to purchase items for the American Legion, volunteered at Holy Family Summer Camp, and hosted fundraisers for the Free the Children Organization and UNICEF; and WHEREAS, Kristy Rampersaud 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, Kristy Rampersaud 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 Kristy Rampersaud 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 Kristy Rampersaud.
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