LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Gregory Henzler upon the occasion of
receiving a 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award

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, Gregory Henzler has distinguished himself as a young man of
superlative ability, establishing a high standard of community service,
purposefulness of life, and sense of responsibility rarely achieved in
youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Gregory Henzler, an esteemed resident of East Amherst, New
York, and a senior at Canisius High School in Buffalo, has achieved
national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2009
Prudential Spirit of Community Award; 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, Gregory Henzler, an active member of the Erie County 4-H in
East Aurora, New York, launched a drive that collected more than 50,000
new and gently used books for disadvantaged people in the United States
and around the world; most of the books were shipped to a village in
Liberia, while others were sent to the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua,
Namibia, as well as to Gregory's local library; 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 Gregory Henzler, who use
their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Gregory Henzler,
commending him for his outstanding record of volunteer service, peer
leadership, and community service and recognizing the value of his
labors and the promise of his future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, with
praise and pride, to commend Gregory Henzler for his achievements and to
extend to him the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of
purposeful success and well-being, fully confident of his response to
the challenges of a promising future and appreciative of the model he
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 Gregory Henzler, 6700 Westminster Drive, East Amherst, New
York 14051.