Senate Resolution No. 1522

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

COMMENDING Robert Moulder upon the occasion of his
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 Robert Moulder upon the occasion of his 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, Robert Moulder will be recognized
for his 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, Robert Moulder, a student at Holy Trinity Diocesan High
School, is an energetic, enthusiastic, passionate young man; he has
participated in a multitude of service projects in his school and
community; and

WHEREAS, Through the Boy Scouts of America, Robert Moulder has
mastered the skills which have enabled him to emerge as a leader, fully
equipped to meet the challenges of today's complex society; and

WHEREAS, Robert Moulder holds the title of President of the Respect
Life Club, and is a vital member of the Campus Ministry Leadership Team
working as a role model and point person for freshmen students; and

WHEREAS, This exceptional young man was the recipient of both the
Pope Pius XII and Fitzgerald Family Faith in Action Religious Awards;
Robert Moulder also participated in World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow,
Poland, where he visited the Auschwitz Concentration Camp Memorial and
Museum; and

WHEREAS, Robert Moulder is a credit to his family, school,
community, and his State and Nation, and it is certain that his future
will be filled with accomplishments of equal importance; and

WHEREAS, With his sense of civic duty and his commitment to others,
Robert Moulder 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 Robert Moulder upon the occasion of his 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 Robert Moulder.