Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan (2^nd Senate District) recently had the honor of welcoming young Maddie Canonico of Kings Park to his Smithtown office to present her with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award.  Maddie received the honor in recognition of her over 80 hours of volunteer service at the Sweetbriar Nature Center where she helped care for birds, bunnies, chinchillas and other animals.

The federal award was created to recognize the valuable contributions that volunteers make and to inspire others to engage in volunteer service. 

“Congratulations to Maddie on her great work for a great organization and for receiving this impressive award.  I thank her for allowing me to be part of this special event and for her volunteer work.  She is a great example for all of her classmates, friends and our community,” stated Senator Flanagan.