LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Hannah Fagen of Schreiber High
School in Port Washington, New York, upon the occasion of her desig-
nation as recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, It is also the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and
pay tribute to those youth of today and leaders of tomorrow whose char-
acter and achievements best exemplify the ideals and values cherished by
this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Hannah Fagen of Schreiber High School in Port Washington, New York,
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the President's
Volunteer Service Award; and
WHEREAS, A junior at Schreiber High School in Port Washington, New
York, Hannah Fagen was honored for her exemplary volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes Americans
of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of time to serve
their communities and their country; and
WHEREAS, The President's Volunteer Service Award was presented by The
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of President
Barack Obama to Hannah Fagen for her participation in the Spirit of
Community program this year, representing Schreiber High School in Port
Washington, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program recognizes
young people across the United States for outstanding community service
activities; more than 345,000 young people nationwide have been consid-
ered for these awards since the program began in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Hannah Fagen earned her award for her commitment of service
to the March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization that works to improve
the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and
infant mortality; she became involved with the organization in 8th grade
and completed a group project on the organization in her PEP class; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Hannah Fagen serves as captain for Team Cupid,
which raises funds to support programs that help mothers have healthy,
full-term pregnancies; independently, she has added many hours of
service to the organization's mission and also volunteers in the mater-
nity ward and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at North Shore University
Hospital each week; and
WHEREAS, Hannah Fagen clearly demonstrated her leadership skills and
volunteerism for service to her community; she has demonstrated a
passion for humanity and strength of character that goes above and
beyond all expectations; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize the dedi-
cation and commitment of our young people who, by achieving outstanding
success have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State,
and who distinguish themselves through excellence in their endeavors;
and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the accomplishments of remark-
able schools, students, and teachers in this great Empire State; Hannah

Fagen is indeed such a distinguished and remarkable prize winning New
York State student; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they 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 Hannah Fagen of Schreiber High School in Port Washington,
New York, upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Pres-
ident's Volunteer Service Award, 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 a promising future and appreciative
of the model she represents for all aspiring young people of the Empire
State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Hannah Fagen.