What's happening
This resolution honors Maria Hartz for receiving the Ed Bloch Interfaith Youth Award from the Capital Area Council of Churches.
Why it matters
Celebrates the importance of interfaith dialogue. by recognizing a young leader, signaling state support for youth who foster understanding across religious communities.
Highlights the role of grassroots leadership in civic life. , emphasizing that individual commitment and volunteerism are crucial to addressing broader social needs like hunger, homelessness, and education.
Signals the value placed on diversity and inclusion. within the community, as awarding this honor to someone focused on religious pluralism reflects legislative and societal endorsement of these ideals.
Serves as a public record of outstanding community service. , potentially inspiring others—especially youth—to engage in similar cross-cultural and interfaith initiatives.
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Honor Maria Hartz Award
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Senate Resolution No. 3043 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Maria Hartz upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Ed Bloch Interfaith Youth Award by the Capital Area Council of Churches on September 13, 2017 WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 3043 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Maria Hartz upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Ed Bloch Interfaith Youth Award by the Capital Area Council of Churches on September 13, 2017 WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Maria Hartz has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Maria Hartz upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Ed Bloch Interfaith Youth Award by the Capital Area Council of Churches, to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at the Albany Country Club, Voorheesville, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1941, the Capital Area Council of Churches (CACC) is a fellowship of more than 90 faith communities in the Capital District; and WHEREAS, This vital organization provides a wide range of services and programs dedicated to bringing congregations together in solidarity to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and provide ecumenical and interreligious education, advocacy and worship; and WHEREAS, CACC also offers a range of interfaith worship services, celebrations and forums such as Ecumenical Witnesses of Baptism, the Good Friday service and an annual musical celebration; and WHEREAS, This auspicious award honors a student who is committed to interreligious dialogue; Maria Hartz is one such individual, working tirelessly to bring together students of various faith traditions to build religious pluralism; and WHEREAS, Maria Hartz has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Maria Hartz has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which Maria Hartz has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Maria Hartz upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Ed Bloch Interfaith Youth Award by the Capital Area Council of Churches on September 13, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Maria Hartz.
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