Senate Resolution No. 1525

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

COMMENDING Kristy Rampersaud upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by the
Jewish Community Relations Council at the Annual
Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration on April 27,
2017

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
commend Kristy Rampersaud upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Jewish Community Relations Council at the
Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration to be held on Thursday,
April 27, 2017, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York; and

WHEREAS, Holocaust Remembrance Day, known in Hebrew as Yom HaShoah,
is a day set aside for remembering the victims of the Holocaust and for
reminding New Yorkers, all Americans, and people around the world of
what can happen to civilized people when bigotry, hatred and
indifference reign; and

WHEREAS, At this auspicious event, Kristy Rampersaud will be
recognized for her diligent work in creating a more civil society for
the citizens of not only Nassau County, but the entire State of New
York; and

WHEREAS, Kristy Rampersaud, a student at St. Mary's High School in
Manhasset, New York, is an energetic, enthusiastic, passionate young
woman; she has participated in a multitude of service projects in her
school and community; and

WHEREAS, During her sophomore year, Kristy Rampersaud was chosen to
attend the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar, where she was inspired
to serve as a role model for her fellow students by leading a life of
leadership, service and innovation; and

WHEREAS, Kristy Rampersaud has been a vital part of her school; she
has served on the Student Council and has tutored younger students in
the intricacies of a mock trial; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Kristy Rampersaud raised money to purchase
items for the American Legion, volunteered at Holy Family Summer Camp,
and hosted fundraisers for the Free the Children Organization and
UNICEF; and

WHEREAS, Kristy Rampersaud is a credit to her family, school,
community, and her State and Nation, and it is certain that her future
will be filled with accomplishments of equal importance; and

WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others,
Kristy Rampersaud represents the best development of the potential which
is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore, be
it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Kristy Rampersaud upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Jewish Community Relations Council at the
Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kristy Rampersaud.