LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Alec Urbach, of Roslyn Heights, New
York, upon the occasion of his designation as a Distinguished Finalist
in the 16th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its longstanding 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, Alec Urbach has distinguished himself as a young man of
superlative ability, establishing a high standard of community service,
purposefulness of life, and sense of responsibility rarely achieved in
youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Alec Urbach, age 15, of Roslyn Heights, New York, and a
sophomore at the New York Film Academy, has achieved national recogni-
tion for exemplary volunteer service by being named a 2011 Prudential
Spirit of Community Distinguished Finalist; and
WHEREAS, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, created in 1995 by
Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of
Secondary School Principals (NASSP), are designed to emphasize the
importance our nation places on service to others, and to encourage all
young Americans to contribute to their communities; and
WHEREAS, As a Distinguished Finalist, Alec Urbach will receive an
engraved bronze medallion; and
WHEREAS, Alec Urbach produced and sent educational healthcare films
and dental supplies to children in third world countries through his
organization, Giving from the Ground Up; and
WHEREAS, Alec, who founded the organization in 2009, has delivered his
animated film accompanied with toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and
mouthwash to more than 1,500 children in Ghana and El Salvador; 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 Alec Urbach, who use their
considerable talents and resources to serve others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Alec Urbach, commend-
ing him for his outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leader-
ship, and community service and recognizing the value of his labors and
the promise of his future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, with
praise and pride, to commend Alec Urbach for his achievements and to
extend to him the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of
purposeful success and well-being, fully confident of his response to
the challenges of a promising future and appreciative of the model he
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 Alec Urbach.