Senate Resolution No. 2782

BY: Senator MAYER

COMMENDING Eliza Fogel upon the occasion of her
designation as a Distinguished Finalist in the 25th
Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Eliza Fogel upon the occasion of her designation as a
Distinguished Finalist in the 25th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards program; and

WHEREAS, Eliza Fogel has distinguished herself as a young woman of
superlative ability, establishing a high standard of community service,
purposefulness of life, and sense of responsibility rarely achieved in
youthful years; 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, Eliza Fogel, a resident of Rye, New York, and a junior at
Rye Country Day School, has achieved national recognition for exemplary
volunteer service by receiving a 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community
Award; and

WHEREAS, This prestigious award honors young volunteers across
America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their
communities; and

WHEREAS, Eliza Fogel is helping to improve childhood literacy with
her project "Our Books Your Books," through which she has held more than
10 free book fairs at community centers serving people in need; and

WHEREAS, Eliza Fogel's efforts include spreading awareness of her
project, collaborating with community partners, sorting donations and
hosting the fairs; and

WHEREAS, Currently, Eliza, who is passionate about reading, has
collected and redistributed more than 4,000 books; and

WHEREAS, The success of the State of New York, the strength of our
communities, and the vitality of American society depend, in great
measure, upon the dedication of young people like Eliza Fogel, who use
their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Eliza Fogel,
commending her for her outstanding record of volunteer service, peer

leadership, and community service, recognizing the value of her labors
and the promise of her future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations,
with praise and pride, to commend Eliza Fogel for her achievements, and
to extend to her the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future
of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Eliza Fogel.