LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sara Friedman of Sleepy Hollow, New
York, upon the occasion of her designation as a Distinguished Finalist
in the 20th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program

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, Sara Friedman 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, 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 their communities; and
WHEREAS, Sara Friedman, an esteemed resident of Sleepy Hollow, New
York, and a senior at Sleepy Hollow High School, has achieved national
recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2015 Pruden-
tial Spirit of Community Award; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award honors young volunteers across America
who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their communities;
and
WHEREAS, Sara Friedman earned this award by giving generously of her
time and energy to the Center for Celiac Research at Massachusetts
General Hospital; she donated the sales from her book, THE GLUTEN-FREE
GUIDE TO WASHINGTON, D.C., as a resource to help others with the condi-
tion to find gluten-free restaurants, bakeries and health food stores,
as well as support groups and healthcare professionals throughout the
Washington, D.C. metro area; and
WHEREAS, The success of the State of New York, the strength of our
communities, and the vitality of American society depend, in great meas-
ure, upon the dedication of young people like Sara Friedman, who use
their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Sara Friedman,
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, with
praise and pride, to commend Sara Friedman for her achievements and to
extend to her the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of
purposeful success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sara Friedman.