Honor Surf for All

Senate Resolution No. 4095 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Surf for All Corp. upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2018 Education Partner Award by Nassau BOCES WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Surf for All Corp. upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2018 Education Partner Award by Nassau BOCES, to be celebrated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, New York; and WHEREAS, Established in 1967, the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County (Nassau BOCES) is the largest BOCES in New York State, serving 56 school districts; and WHEREAS, The Education Partner Award recognizes those who have made a substantial impact on public education in Nassau County, and who share in BOCES' commitment to enabling students of all ages and abilities to achieve their maximum potential; Surf for All Corp. is one such organization; and WHEREAS, The Board members and founders of Surf for All Corp. include: Jim Mulvaney, Cliff Skudin, Will Skudin, Dr. Janine Sorenson and Harvey Weisenberg; and WHEREAS, These five extraordinary individuals have been called upon to contribute their time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and have always given of themselves unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a period of constructive involvement, Jim Mulvaney, Cliff Skudin, Will Skudin, Dr. Janine Sorenson and Harvey Weisenberg have stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, The success of Surf for All Corp. is in direct correlation to the efforts of Jim Mulvaney, Cliff Skudin, Will Skudin, Dr. Janine Sorenson and Harvey Weisenberg; their involvement is, and always has been, characterized by their impressive commitment, their unbridled enthusiasm, and their uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which Jim Mulvaney, Cliff Skudin, Will Skudin, Dr. Janine Sorenson and Harvey Weisenberg have displayed throughout their lives; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those organizations and individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to the Board members and founders of Surf for All Corp., that future generations may know and appreciate their admirable character, their many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which they are held by their peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Surf for All Corp. upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2018 Education Partner Award by Nassau BOCES; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jim Mulvaney, Cliff Skudin, Will Skudin, Dr. Janine Sorenson and Harvey Weisenberg.