LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Chris Mansfield upon the occasion
of capturing first place in Technical Drafting at the annual New York
State SkillsUSA competition

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the State of New York who have
inspired and brought pride to their school and community by achieving
outstanding success in educational competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Chris Mansfield upon the occasion of capturing first place in Tech-
nical Drafting at the annual New York State SkillsUSA competition; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Warwick Valley High School, Chris Mansfield is
now eligible to participate in the National SkillsUSA competition in
Kansas City in June, the showcase for the best career and technical
students in the nation; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his regular high school studies, Chris Mans-
field is currently completing a two year Computer Assisted Design
program offered at Orange/Ulster BOCES and also is earning credits at
Rochester Institute of Technology that can be applied toward his archi-
tectural degree requirements; and
WHEREAS, The BOCES programs will also help Chris Mansfield create a
design portfolio required by many architectural schools; he has also
prepared for his future career by working for architectural firms during
the summer; and
WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction and superlative ability,
Chris Mansfield has established a high standard of academic excellence
and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Chris
Mansfield now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers, family
and friends; and
WHEREAS, With Chris Mansfield throughout have been his parents, Mark
and Mary Mansfield, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Chris Mansfield upon the occasion of capturing first place
in Technical Drafting at the annual New York State SkillsUSA competition
and to extend to him its best wishes for a future of purposeful success
and well-being, fully confident of his response to a promising future
and appreciative of the model he represents for all aspiring young
people of the Empire State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chris Mansfield.