LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating James Burr of Shaker High School
upon the occasion of his designation as Teenager of the Year by the
Colonie Elks Lodge

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and leaders
of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best exemplify the ideals
and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late James Burr of Shaker High School upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as Teenager of the Year by the Colonie Elks Lodge; this
auspicious event will be celebrated on Thursday, May 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A self-directed, conscientious and enthusiastic senior at
Shaker High School, James Burr has accumulated an impressive list of
excellent achievements during his outstanding high school career,
including a number of courses taken at the advanced placement, honors
and accelerated levels; and a three-year un-weighted average of 92
percent, placing him in the ninth decile of a strong competitive class
of 482 students; and
WHEREAS, Named to the National Honor Society in March 2009, James
Burr's extracurricular activities are remarkable; they include active
participation in student government, where he was the Vice-Chair during
his junior year and Co-Chair in his senior year; he also participated in
the Best Buddies organization in assisting children with special needs,
and was Co-Chair of the Word of Difference club; and
WHEREAS, While at Shaker High School, James Burr has also been an
outstanding member of the golf team; as Captain in his senior year, he
led the team to a Suburban Council championship; he also was the manager
and statistician of the baseball team; and
WHEREAS, In addition, James Burr was an active member of the Colonie
Youth Court for four years; and
WHEREAS, James Burr was selected for this special honor because of his
strong academic performance, his service to the school, and his commit-
ment to the community; and
WHEREAS, James Burr's sense of civic duty and his commitment to others
represents the best development of the potential which is inherent in
our most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate James Burr of Shaker High School upon the occasion of his
designation as Teenager of the Year by the Colonie Elks Lodge; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Burr.