State Senator Hugh T. Farley (R, C, I – Schenectady) had the pleasure of presenting the New York State Senate Liberty Medal to Clifton Park’s Katie Manuel on October 7th for her community service and volunteer achievements. Miss Manuel recently received the bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award program encourages youth to perform community service. Miss Manuel volunteered over 200 hours in 2013. She also has her junior black belt in Tae Kown Do, plays classical violin, and is a competitive tap dancer. She is also a New York State Ambassador Pre-Teen.