2011-J914
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(R, C, IP) Senate District
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2011-J914
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Melissa Mendoza upon the occasion of
being named the Hicksville 2011 Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Melissa Mendoza upon the occasion of being named the Hicksville 2011
Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious award is Hicksville Boys & Girls Club's high-
est honor; it recognizes its members outstanding contributions to fami-
ly, school, community and to the Boys & Girls Club; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 15, Melissa Mendoza is a true example of an
extraordinary young woman; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Boys & Girls Club for seven years, Melissa
Mendoza has been assisting in the Club with fundraising activities that
help to keep the program running; she also volunteers as a peer tutor,
working enthusiastically with the kids in the after-school program; and
WHEREAS, Melissa Mendoza has also been an active part of her communi-
ty; through her participation in the Future Leaders of America Club, she
has been involved in serving food for the less fortunate at the Ronald
McDonald House and assisting in the organization of the annual senior
citizens program; and
WHEREAS, Recently placed in advanced classes in high school, Melissa
Mendoza plans to attend the United States Air Force Academy after gradu-
ation to assist her in earning her medical degree; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor the youth
of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Melissa Mendoza upon the occasion of being named the Hicksville
2011 Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Melissa Mendoza, 96 Birchwood Park Drive, Syosset, New York
11791.
actions
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16 / Mar / 2011
- REFERRED TO FINANCE
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22 / Mar / 2011
- REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
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22 / Mar / 2011
- ADOPTED
Resolution Details
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