LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Adam Sackowitz upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition as recipient of the George B.
Hartzog, Jr. Youth Volunteer Award by the National Park Service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success,
have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State and are an
example and inspiration to their colleagues, friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Adam Sackowitz upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as recipient of the George B. Hartzog, Jr. Youth Volunteer
Award by the National Park Service; and
WHEREAS, The George B. Hartzog, Jr. Youth Volunteer Award is conferred
annually by the National Park Service to outstanding volunteers under
the age of 18; Adam Sackowitz is the first recipient to receive the
Youth Category Award; and
WHEREAS, Adam Sackowitz is a student at WT Clarke High School in West-
bury, New York; for the past two years, he has volunteered at the Saga-
more Hill National Historic Site, as well as at other National Park
Service facilities such as Saratoga National Historic Park, Chickamau-
ga-Chattanooga National Military Park, and for Nassau County Parks,
Recreation and Museums at the Old Bethpage Village restoration; and
WHEREAS, While a volunteer at the National Park Service site at Saga-
more Hill, Adam Sackowitz worked in the interpretation, cultural
resources, and maintenance departments; and
WHEREAS, Taking the initiative to conduct lectures for his classmates
at WT Clarke High School and for the Nassau County Civil War Roundtable
about his experiences as a volunteer with the National Park Service,
Adam Sackowitz has made a significant and lasting contribution to his
school and community; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Adam Sackowitz made significant contributions to
the Theodore Roosevelt Sesquicentennial celebration planning effort, and
volunteered during the event weekend; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the individual accomplishments
of remarkable students who have achieved noteworthy recognition for
their volunteer efforts; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to recognize and applaud Adam
Sackowitz for his outstanding success and achievement as the George B.
Hartzog, Jr. Youth Volunteer Award recipient; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an indi-
vidual of such noble aims and notable accomplishments is brought to our
attention, he should be recognized by all the citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Adam Sackowitz upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as recipient of the George B. Hartzog, Jr. Youth
Volunteer Award by the National Park Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Adam Sackowitz.