Senate Resolution No. 1506

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

COMMENDING Victoria Lopez upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the Jewish
Community Relations Council at the Annual Holocaust
Remembrance Day Commemoration on April 27, 2017

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Victoria Lopez upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Jewish Community Relations Council at the Annual
Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration to be held on Thursday, April
27, 2017, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York; and

WHEREAS, Holocaust Remembrance Day, known in Hebrew as Yom HaShoah,
is a day set aside for remembering the victims of the Holocaust and for
reminding New Yorkers, all Americans, and people around the world of
what can happen to civilized people when bigotry, hatred and
indifference reign; and

WHEREAS, At this auspicious event, Victoria Lopez will be recognized
for her diligent work in creating a more civil society for the citizens
of not only Nassau County, but the entire State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Victoria Lopez, a student at Floral Park Memorial High
School, in Floral Park, New York, has excelled academically and has
challenged herself with rigorous honors and advanced placement courses;
and

WHEREAS, A bright, energetic, and motivated young woman, Victoria
Lopez is a dedicated and committed member of Leader Corps and Model
United Nations, where she currently serves as President; and

WHEREAS, Victoria Lopez also holds the title of Executive Director
of SIDMUN District Model United Nations Conference; in this capacity,
she organizes and manages the Conference website; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her school work and her leadership roles,
Victoria Lopez is a part-time employee at King Umberto's restaurant; and

WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others,
Victoria Lopez represents the best development of the potential which is
inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Victoria Lopez upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Jewish Community Relations Council at the Annual
Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Victoria Lopez.