2009-J4531
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Liza Gergenti 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 Liza Gergenti
upon the occasion of her recognition, announced in the WARWICK VALLEY
DISPATCH's February 24, 2010 edition, as a Warwick Valley High School
Student-Athlete of the Week; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Liza Gergenti 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, Senior basketball and soccer standout Liza Gergenti scored 16
points in the girls final regular season home game to lead the Wildcats
to a 56-32 victory over Valley Central; the Wildcats finished the season
15-3 and Division Champions led by Liza and a core of outstanding
seniors; and
WHEREAS, Liza was selected team captain by her teammates and also
distinguished herself tending goal for the two-time girls soccer Divi-
sion Champion Lady Wildcats; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional student-athlete and senior at Warwick Valley
High School in Warwick, New York, Liza Gergenti carries a 98.6 grade
point average while taking a challenging class schedule, including AP
United States History, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English and AP
Psychology; and
WHEREAS, Liza Gergenti serves as Vice President of the National Honor
Society and is a member of the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society; she
has been recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic
Association (NYSPHSAA) as a scholar-athlete in both soccer and basket-
ball for her junior and senior seasons and also volunteers as a junior
member of the EMS junior corps; and
WHEREAS, She has been accepted and plans to attend Hamilton College in
Central New York and will play goalie for its soccer team in the fall;
Hamilton is a member of the NESCAC-Little IVY League Conference; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Liza Gergenti,
the daughter of Margaret and Vincent Gergenti of Warwick and the proud
sister of Serena, a sophomore at Warwick Valley High School, has
certainly brought honor to her family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Liza Gergenti 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, Liza Gergenti 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 Liza Gergenti 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 Liza Gergenti.