LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Danielle Sullivan and Chris Hembach as
graduates of Charles Water Karate and Fitness upon the occasion of their
receiving Black Belt certificates

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those youth of today and leaders of tomorrow whose character
and achievements best exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this
great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
the dedication and commitment of our young people who, by achieving
outstanding success in their endeavors, have inspired and brought pride
to our majestic Empire State, and who distinguish themselves through
excellence and accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Danielle Sullivan and Chris Hembach as graduates of Charles Water Karate
and Fitness upon the occasion of their receiving Black Belt certif-
icates; and
WHEREAS, Charles Water Karate and Fitness in Williston Park, New York,
is a full time, professional martial arts school, with classes for chil-
dren, adults and teenagers; the school is the only one on Long Island
that also offers Karatotot, a program specifically designed for children
four and a half to six years of age; and
WHEREAS, The goal of Charles Water Karate and Fitness is to facilitate
mental growth, enabling its students to reach their highest potential as
human beings; it teaches students how to defend themselves responsibly
while instilling self-confidence, self-discipline and respect for
others; and
WHEREAS, In December 2010, Charles Water Karate and Fitness celebrated
its 27th Black Belt graduation ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Danielle Sullivan and Chris Hembach of Williston Park, New
York, successfully passed their examinations in July 2010 and received
their Black Belt certificates from Charles Water Karate and Fitness in
December 2010; they are 2nd Degree Black Belts; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the successful endeavors and
accomplishments of remarkable youth in this great Empire State; Danielle
Sullivan and Chris Hembach are indeed such remarkable New York State
youth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Danielle Sullivan and Chris Hembach as graduates of Charles Water
Karate and Fitness upon the occasion of receiving their Black Belt
certificates, and to extend to them the best wishes of this Legislative
Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being, fully confident
of their response to a promising future and appreciative of the model
they represent for all aspiring young people of the Empire State; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Danielle Sullivan and Chris Hembach, Williston Park, New
York, and to Charles Water Karate and Fitness, Williston Park, New York.