Senate Resolution No. 3923

BY: Senator RITCHIE

HONORING Domonique Malcolm upon the occasion of
being named a Distinguished Finalist in the 23rd
Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

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 honor
Domonique Malcolm upon the occasion of being named a Distinguished
Finalist in the 23rd Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; 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 others; and

WHEREAS, Domonique Malcolm, a senior at Carthage High School in
Carthage, New York, has distinguished herself as a young woman of
superlative ability, establishing a high standard of community service,
purposefulness of life, and sense of responsibility rarely achieved in
youthful years; and

WHEREAS, Domonique Malcolm was selected as a Distinguished Finalist
in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for her work in co-founding
a non-profit which led several mission trips to help an impoverished
community in Jamaica; and

WHEREAS, She also recently took the lead in coordinating a trip
which mobilized 29 volunteers to build two new houses as well as offer
medical and dental support at a local clinic; and

WHEREAS, Over the past four years, Domonique Malcolm has helped this
Jamaican community with support including groceries and providing
computers to students; and

WHEREAS, The success of the State of New York, the strength of our
communities, and the vitality of American society depend, in great
measure, upon the dedication of young people like Domonique Malcolm, who
use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Domonique Malcolm,
commending her for her outstanding record of volunteer service, peer
leadership, and community service, recognizing the value of her labors
and the promise of her future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Domonique Malcolm upon the occasion of being named a Distinguished
Finalist in the 23rd Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, and

to extend to her best wishes for a future of purposeful success and
well-being; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Domonique Malcolm.