2009-J2643
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Alessandra Snigur upon the occasion of
her selection as a Warwick Valley High School Student-Athlete of the
Week
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to honor the achievements of its young
citizens and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and accomplishments
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Alessandra
(Ally) Snigur upon the occasion of her recognition, announced in the
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH's June 3, 2009 edition, as a Warwick Valley High
School Student-Athlete of the Week; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Alessandra Snigur has distin-
guished herself as a young woman of superlative ability, talent, and
maturity, establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purpose-
fulness of life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years;
and
WHEREAS, Alessandra Snigur, Warwick Valley High School's Girls'
Lacrosse Team goalie, has earned her stripes as the final line of
defense for the Lady Wildcats; fearless in the goal, Ally earned Section
9 Honorable Mention All Star goalie as a junior and, this year, behind
Ally in the net, the Lady Wildcats have won their third straight Divi-
sion title; and
WHEREAS, An excellent student and senior at Warwick Valley High School
in Warwick, New York, Alessandra Snigur is enrolled in challenging
courses, including Advanced Placement Calculus and European History for
college credit, and has a grade point average of 96.86; and
WHEREAS, She is a member of the National Honor Society and the math
honor society Mu Alpha Theta and, an outstanding artist, she won a coun-
ty-wide art contest and the Lion's Club Physics Award; she has, in addi-
tion, served her community as a member of the Warwick EMS Junior Corps
and was recently named Captain of the Corps; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Alessandra
Snigur, the daughter of Gregg and Virginia Snigur of Warwick, has
brought honor to her family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Alessandra Snigur may stand with pride in her achievements,
experiencing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her accom-
plishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as she
continues her education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), where
she will study engineering; and
WHEREAS, Alessandra Snigur represents the potential inherent in our
most precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to
honor this young woman, recognizing her achievements and the promise of
her future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Alessandra Snigur upon the occasion of her selection as a Warwick
Valley High School Student-Athlete of the Week and to wish her well in
her future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alessandra Snigur.