Honor Student for Civic Service

Senate Resolution No. 4691 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMENDING Johnathan Fratus upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Jewish Community Relations Council-Long Island, at its Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration on April 26, 2018 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 Johnathan Fratus upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Jewish Community Relations Council-Long Island, at its Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration to be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018, 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, Johnathan Fratus will be recognized for his 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, Johnathan Fratus is one of Floral Park Memorial High School's most spirited students and has been an integral part of the success of its Student Council for the past four years serving as Historian and currently as President; and WHEREAS, Johnathan Fratus has coordinated events such as Homecoming, Battle of the Bands, and the annual 7th Grade Dance; since 8th grade, he has also taken on leadership positions with the Class of 2018 Executive Board such as Vice President, Historian, and Secretary; and WHEREAS, Some of his responsibilities have included Spirit Day planning, the Sophomore Dance, and the Junior Prom; beyond the school day, Johnathan Fratus works as a Sunday school instructor at the local United Methodist Church supervising children and toddlers during the service; and WHEREAS, Johnathan Fratus is a credit to his family, school, community, and his State and Nation, and it is certain that his future will be filled with accomplishments of equal importance; and WHEREAS, With his sense of civic duty and his commitment to others, Johnathan Fratus 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 Johnathan Fratus upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Jewish Community Relations Council-Long Island, at its Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration on April