Senate Resolution No. 4695

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

COMMENDING Angelica Morales-Cueva upon the
occasion of her 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 Angelica Morales-Cueva upon the occasion of her 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, Angelica Morales-Cueva 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, A student at Mineola High School, Angelica Morales-Cueva is
a dedicated and committed member of her school's Student Service Center
which focuses on interactive programs with local senior citizens; each
week, the students visit a local nursing home to visit with residents
and help them work on an art project; she also participates in the Lunch
Bunch program which gives students an opportunity to share a meal and
conversation with senior citizens; and

WHEREAS, In addition to working with seniors, Angelica Morales-Cueva
enjoys cooking dinner for the children and families staying at the
Ronald McDonald House; and

WHEREAS, Angelica Morales-Cueva also assists eighth grade students
in various 8 Ways to Serve activities, and serves as a peer tutor; as
part of the English Language Learners Program, she encourages students
who are new to the United States to become a part of the Student Service
Center; and

WHEREAS, Angelica Morales-Cueva is a credit to her family, school,
community, and her State and Nation, and it is certain that her future
will be filled with accomplishments of equal importance; and

WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others,
Angelica Morales-Cueva 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 Angelica Morales-Cueva upon the occasion of her 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 Angelica Morales-Cueva.