LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Luxuly Abraham upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Adult Presidential Bronze Service Award
by the Merrick Association of Girl Scouts

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New
York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Luxuly Abraham upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Adult Presidential Bronze Service Award by the Merrick Association of
Girl Scouts, to be celebrated at an Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June
1, 2016, at the Merrick Golf Course, Merrick, New York; and
WHEREAS, Luxuly Abraham has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the past few years, Luxuly Abraham has donated 101
hours of service to Merrick Association of Girl Scouts Troop 2358, where
she has enjoyed helping children reach their full potential by guiding
them on their journey to successful futures; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her work with the Girl Scouts, Luxuly Abraham
spends many hours doing voluntary work feeding the homeless, collecting
food for Island Harvest, and collecting toys for Santa's All Star, Oper-
ation Christmas Child; and
WHEREAS, Luxuly Abraham also gives of her time and energy teaching
both Sunday School and Vacation Bible School; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Luxuly Abraham has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an essential element of all societies; it
provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and serv-
ing can be sustained and strengthened; and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism promotes family and community solidarity; most
importantly, people who volunteer their time in civic and charitable
endeavors inspire others to the call of volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of her duties and volunteer
efforts, Luxuly Abraham's ongoing endeavors have significantly contrib-
uted to bettering the quality of life in her community; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Luxuly Abraham upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Adult Presidential Bronze Service Award by the Merrick Associ-
ation of Girl Scouts; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Luxuly Abraham.