LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Shannon Allan 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 Shannon Allan
upon the occasion of her recognition, announced in the WARWICK VALLEY
DISPATCH's December 23, 2009 edition, as a Warwick Valley High School
Student-Athlete of the Week; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Shannon Allan 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, Junior Shannon Allan, Warwick Valley High School's basketball
captain, has been on the varsity team since the end of her 8th grade
year and is a key player in this year's Lady Wildcats' 4 - 1 season
start, scoring 22 points against Middletown and 9 and 16 points respec-
tively in the wins over Minisink Valley and Port Jervis; and
WHEREAS, Also an outstanding soccer player, Shannon Allan was recently
selected to the TIMES HERALD RECORD's 1st Team as a soccer All Star and
was a big part of the 16 - 0 Warwick Girls Soccer Team's winning season;
and
WHEREAS, A member of the Warwick Valley High School, Warwick, New
York, Class of 2011, Shannon Allan is an excellent student; she has a
95.5 average and carries a class schedule which includes AP English and
AP U.S. History; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Shannon Allan,
the daughter of Kevin and Joanne Allan of Warwick, has brought honor to
her family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Shannon Allan may stand with pride in her achievements, expe-
riencing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her accomplish-
ments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences; and
WHEREAS, Shannon Allan 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 Shannon Allan 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 Shannon Allan.