LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Thomas Vestuto upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award
in the 21st 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
Thomas Vestuto upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
President's Volunteer Service Award in the 21st Annual Prudential Spirit
of Community Awards program; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Vestuto 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, A Carle Place High School senior and president of the
school's Key Club, Thomas Vestuto has been honored for his exemplary
volunteer service with a certificate of excellence from the Prudential
Spirit of Community Awards; and
WHEREAS, Granted by the program on behalf of President Barack Obama,
Thomas Vestuto is being recognized with the organization's highest
honor, the President's Volunteer Service Award; this prestigious award
honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraor-
dinary commitment to their communities; and
WHEREAS, The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes Americans
of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to
serve their communities and their country; award recipients are chosen
based upon criteria including personal initiative, creativity, effort,
impact and personal growth; 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 Thomas Vestuto, who use
their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Thomas Vestuto,
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 Thomas Vestuto 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 tran-
smitted to Thomas Vestuto.