LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Shane Carman, of Geneseo, 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, Shane Carman 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, Shane Carman, age 16, of Geneseo, New York, and a junior at
Geneseo Junior/Senior High School in Geneseo, 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, Shane Carman will receive an
engraved bronze medallion; and
WHEREAS, Shane Carman partnered with his county youth group to open a
youth community center which offers concerts, game nights and activities
twice monthly; Shane, who does not participate in sports, wanted to
create a place where youth from different backgrounds and different
schools could come together for the common interest of fun; 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 Shane Carman, who use
their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Shane Carman,
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 Shane Carman 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 he
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 Shane Carman.