Honor Abigail Wu's Service

Senate Resolution No. 2845 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN COMMENDING Abigail Wu upon the occasion of her designation as a Distinguished Finalist in the 25th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Abigail Wu upon the occasion of her designation as a Distinguished Finalist in the 25th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program; and WHEREAS, Abigail Wu 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, 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 their communities; and WHEREAS, Abigail Wu, an esteemed resident of Syosset, New York, and a freshman at Syosset High School, has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and WHEREAS, This prestigious award honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their communities; and WHEREAS, Abigail Wu founded Vision Competition, through which she held two student music competitions in her community, raising more than $10,000 to benefit the music therapy program at NYU Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids; and WHEREAS, This extraordinary young lady's efforts included securing a venue, recruiting volunteers, holding auditions, and creating posters to advertise her competition; 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 Abigail Wu, who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Abigail Wu, commending her for her outstanding record of volunteerism, 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, with praise and pride, to commend Abigail Wu for her achievements and to extend to her the best wishes of this Legislative Body 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 Abigail Wu.