Senate Resolution No. 4691

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

COMMENDING Johnathan Fratus upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the
Jewish Community Relations Council-Long Island, at
its Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration
on April 26, 2018

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 Johnathan Fratus upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Jewish Community Relations Council-Long
Island, at its Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration to be held
on Thursday, April 26, 2018, 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, Johnathan Fratus 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, Johnathan Fratus is one of Floral Park Memorial High
School's most spirited students and has been an integral part of the
success of its Student Council for the past four years serving as
Historian and currently as President; and

WHEREAS, Johnathan Fratus has coordinated events such as Homecoming,
Battle of the Bands, and the annual 7th Grade Dance; since 8th grade, he
has also taken on leadership positions with the Class of 2018 Executive
Board such as Vice President, Historian, and Secretary; and

WHEREAS, Some of his responsibilities have included Spirit Day
planning, the Sophomore Dance, and the Junior Prom; beyond the school
day, Johnathan Fratus works as a Sunday school instructor at the local
United Methodist Church supervising children and toddlers during the
service; and

WHEREAS, Johnathan Fratus 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,
Johnathan Fratus 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 Johnathan Fratus upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Jewish Community Relations Council-Long
Island, at its Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration on April
26, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Johnathan Fratus.