LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Eric Ramsay of Bay Shore, New York,
upon the occasion of his designation as a Distinguished Finalist in the
20th 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, Eric Ramsay 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, Eric Ramsay, an esteemed resident of Bay Shore, New York, and
a student at Bay Shore Senior High School, has achieved national recog-
nition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2015 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, Eric Ramsay earned this award by giving generously of his
time and energy to the "Charlie's Champions Foundation Tennis Event" to
benefit children with leukemia at the Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop
University Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, he organizes this extraordinary annual event by
recruiting sponsors and volunteers, supervising all activities, and
personally raising substantial funds for this wonderful cause; 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 Eric Ramsay, who use their
considerable talents and resources to serve others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Eric Ramsay, commend-
ing him for his outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leader-
ship, 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 Eric Ramsay 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 Eric Ramsay.