LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Kate Herzlin upon the occasion of
being named one of the top youth volunteers in New York State for 2010,
in the 15th 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, Kate Herzlin 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, Kate Herzlin of Rockville Center, New York, has achieved
national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by being named one
of the top youth volunteers in New York State for 2010, in the 15th
Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award, presented by Prudential Financial in
partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Princi-
pals, honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an
extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and
WHEREAS, As a Distinguished Finalist, Kate Herzlin will receive an
engraved bronze medallion; and
WHEREAS, The success of the State of New York, the strength of our
communities, and the vitality of American society depend, in great meas-
ure, upon the dedication of young people like Kate Herzlin, who use
their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Kate Herzlin,
commending her for her outstanding record of volunteer service, peer
leadership, and community service and 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 Kate Herzlin for her achievements and to
extend to her the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of
purposeful success and well-being, fully confident of her response to
the challenges of a promising future and appreciative of the model she
represents for all young people of the Empire State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kate Herzlin.