LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending David Cruikshank, of Larchmont, New
York, upon the occasion of his designation as a Distinguished Finalist
in the 17th 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, David Cruikshank 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, David Cruikshank, age 17, of Larchmont, New York, and a
senior at Mamaroneck High School in Mamaroneck, has achieved national
recognition for exemplary volunteer service by being named a 2012
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, David Cruikshank will receive an
engraved bronze medallion; and
WHEREAS, David Cruikshank helped raise more than $30,000 to benefit
the charity Brooklyn Ice by coordinating two ice shows; David and a
friend, both competitive ice skaters, support Brooklyn Ice to help the
organization provide free figure skating lessons and dance classes to
underprivileged children; 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 David Cruikshank, who use
their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor David Cruikshank,
commending him for his outstanding record of volunteer service, peer
leadership, 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 David Cruikshank 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 be
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 David Cruikshank.