LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kayla Leahey 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 Kayla Leahey
upon the occasion of her recognition, announced in the WARWICK VALLEY
DISPATCH's February 10, 2010 edition, as a Warwick Valley High School
Student-Athlete of the Week; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Kayla Leahey has distinguished
herself as a young woman of superlative ability, talent, and maturity,
establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purposefulness of
life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Kayla Leahey, the senior four sport star and Captain of the
girls' Indoor Track Team has had a terrific career in Wildcat Country;
she recently pole vaulted to a third place finish at the county meet
following up a Division Championship in Soccer (16 - 0 regular season)
and has high expectations for the spring; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional student-athlete and senior at Warwick Valley
High School in Warwick, New York, Kayla Leahey carries a 96.1 grade
point average while taking a challenging class schedule; and
WHEREAS, Kayla Leahey is a member of the National Honor Society and
the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society; she is a 10 time New York State
Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Scholar-Athlete and
plans to attend college in the fall; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Kayla Leahey,
the daughter of John and Danielle Leahey of Warwick and the proud sister
of her brother Brian and her sisters Erin and Colleen, has certainly
brought honor to her family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Kayla Leahey 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 as she continues
her education; and
WHEREAS, Kayla Leahey 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 Kayla Leahey 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 Kayla Leahey.