2013-J697

Commending Cory Nichols on his designation as a State Honoree in the 18th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program

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2013-J697


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Cory Nichols, of Oceanside, upon the
occasion of his designation as a State Honoree in the 18th 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, Cory Nichols has distinguished himself as a young man of
superlative ability, establishing a high standard of community service,
purposefulness of life, and sense of responsibility rarely achieved in
youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Cory Nichols, 12, of Oceanside, New York, and a Seventh Grad-
er at Oceanside Middle School, has achieved national recognition for
exemplary volunteer service by being named a 2013 Prudential Spirit of
Community State Honoree; he was nominated for this high honor by his
school; 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, As one of only two New York State Honorees, Cory Nichols will
receive a monetary award, an engraved silver medallion, and a trip to
Washington, D.C. in early May 2013, where he will join the State Hono-
rees from the other states and the District of Columbia for four days of
national recognition events; and
WHEREAS, Cory Nichols committed himself to donating $100 worth of food
to a local food pantry each month for an entire year and, so far, is
greatly exceeding his goal; Cory knew he had to help feed the hungry
after watching an HBO documentary about the hard times many people on
Long Island, where he lives, were experiencing; and
WHEREAS, After seeing the documentary, he realized that people all
around him, people he was sure he went to school with, were suffering
with hunger; after speaking with his parents, Cory decided he would name
his campaign "C the difference: Cory Cares"; and
WHEREAS, Cory Nichols first talked to the director of the local food
pantry about its needs and determined that he could make a significant
difference if he could donate $100 worth of food on a monthly basis; he
and his mother then spoke to a supermarket manager who generously agreed
to give Cory a 10 percent discount; and
WHEREAS, Cory Nichols then got to work soliciting monetary donations
through social media and emails to family, friends and neighbors; after
he receives a contribution, Cory sends each donor a thank you note,
along with a bracelet imprinted with the name of his project; and
WHEREAS, Every month, he contacts the food pantry to find out its
specific needs, carefully peruses grocery store shelves for bargains,
delivers bags of food to the pantry and even stocks the shelves himself;
"It is so rewarding," he says, "seeing the shelves go from empty to not
so empty"; and
WHEREAS, In just the first two months of his project, Cory Nichols
raised $3,000 for groceries, and is continuing his efforts to help feed
his community's hungry; 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 such as Cory Nichols who use
their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Cory Nichols,
commending him for his outstanding record of volunteer service, peer
leadership, and community service and recognizing the value of his
labors and the promise of his future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations with
praise and pride to commend Cory Nichols for his achievements and to
extend to him the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of
purposeful success and well-being, fully confident of his response to
the challenges of a promising future and appreciative of the model he
represents for all young people of the Empire State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cory Nichols.

actions

  • 01 / Mar / 2013
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 07 / Mar / 2013
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 07 / Mar / 2013
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

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