LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ericka Cruz upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition for her efforts to end world hunger

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
altruistic individuals and organizations it wishes to acknowledge for
their philanthropic contributions to our society which enhance the basic
humanity among us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ericka Cruz
upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition for her
efforts to end world hunger; and
WHEREAS, Ericka Cruz has been called upon to contribute her time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Ericka Cruz, a senior at the
H. Frank Carey High School, the school raised a substantial amount of
funds to donate to Heifer International; Heifer International's goal is
to bring an end to world hunger through unimaginable blessings; and
WHEREAS, Instead of sending cash, the organization sends livestock to
a family or community in need of economic assistance; the animal is then
used as a sustainable means of economic profit and the recipients can
benefit from their new livestock by selling the animal's milk or wool;
and
WHEREAS, To start off the fundraiser, students in the Model United
Nations program at the H. Frank Carey High School, held a candy sale;
afterward, Ericka Cruz offered a presentation on Heifer International to
all of the school's social studies classes, the administration, and the
Carey Dads' Club; she then sold paper snowflakes on which donors' names
would be placed and subsequently raised an impressive amount; and
WHEREAS, The school used the funds to purchase a heifer, a llama, a
goat, a sheep, a bee hive, geese, and a flock of chicks; and
WHEREAS, Ericka Cruz, who spearheaded the movement, is also extremely
proud of her fellow students at the H. Frank Carey High School for all
of their hard work and compassion; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Ericka Cruz has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
scholar now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciat-
ing the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, coaches and
parents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ericka Cruz upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition for her efforts to end world hunger; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ericka Cruz.