LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Perri Fetner 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, Perri Fetner 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, Perri Fetner, an esteemed resident of Rockville Centre, New
York, and a senior at South Side High School, has achieved national
recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2009 Pruden-
tial 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, Over the past 11 years, Perri Fetner has raised a significant
amount of funds to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis by leading a
team in an annual MS walkathon; and
WHEREAS, Truly dedicated to the cause, Perri Fetner recruits walkers
and solicits donations from neighbors, family members, friends, and
local corporations; she also advertises her campaign and coordinates her
walk team's effort; 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 Perri Fetner, who use
their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Perri Fetner,
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 Perri Fetner 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 Perri Fetner, 98 Arrandale Road, Rockville Centre, New York
11570.