Senate Resolution No. 534

BY: Senator MAYER

COMMENDING James Fallon upon the occasion of his
designation as a Distinguished Finalist in the 24th
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 James Fallon upon the occasion of his designation as a
Distinguished Finalist in the 24th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards program; and

WHEREAS, James Fallon 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, 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, James Fallon, an esteemed resident of Armonk, New York, and
a junior at EF Academy, has achieved national recognition for exemplary
volunteer service by receiving a 2019 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, James Fallon earned this award for spearheading healing art
projects as the head youth volunteer at Heavenly Productions Foundation,
which administers themed arts and crafts projects for pediatric patients
at the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York; and

WHEREAS, This driven young man raised more than $15,000 for the
projects, and has also donated toiletries, clothing, food and blankets
to homeless shelters and other charitable organizations; 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 James Fallon, who use
their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor James Fallon,
commending him for his outstanding record of volunteer service, peer
leadership, and community service, 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 James Fallon for his achievements, and
to extend to him 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 James Fallon.