Honor Domonique Malcolm Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 3923 BY: Senator RITCHIE HONORING Domonique Malcolm upon the occasion of being named a Distinguished Finalist in the 23rd Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Domonique Malcolm upon the occasion of being named a Distinguished Finalist in the 23rd Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; and WHEREAS, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, created in 1995 by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), are designed to emphasize the importance our Nation places on service to others, and to encourage all young Americans to contribute to others; and WHEREAS, Domonique Malcolm, a senior at Carthage High School in Carthage, New York, has distinguished herself as a young woman of superlative ability, establishing a high standard of community service, purposefulness of life, and sense of responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and WHEREAS, Domonique Malcolm was selected as a Distinguished Finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for her work in co-founding a non-profit which led several mission trips to help an impoverished community in Jamaica; and WHEREAS, She also recently took the lead in coordinating a trip which mobilized 29 volunteers to build two new houses as well as offer medical and dental support at a local clinic; and WHEREAS, Over the past four years, Domonique Malcolm has helped this Jamaican community with support including groceries and providing computers to students; and WHEREAS, The success of the State of New York, the strength of our communities, and the vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Domonique Malcolm, who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Domonique Malcolm, commending her for her outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and community service, recognizing the value of her labors and the promise of her future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Domonique Malcolm upon the occasion of being named a Distinguished Finalist in the 23rd Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, and to extend to her best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Domonique Malcolm.