LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Amanda J. Scott upon the occasion of her
designation as the 2010 Youth of the Year for the State of New York by
Boys & Girls Club of America

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend 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 honor
Amanda J. Scott upon the occasion of her designation as the 2010 Youth
of the Year for the State of New York by Boys & Girls Club of America;
and
WHEREAS, After experiencing much adversity as a child, Amanda J. Scott
remained determined to succeed in life and has become who she is today,
a young woman of extraordinary perseverance and fortitude committed to
helping others now and into the future; and
WHEREAS, Amanda J. Scott is a proud member of the Boys & Girls Club of
Western Broome Family Center, where she is an essential part of the
Gymnastics program; she has put in countless hours as the Assistant
Gymnastics Coach, hauling equipment and organizing girls and boys rang-
ing in age from preschool to high school; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her hours at the Club, Amanda J. Scott is a
volunteer firefighter for the Campville Fire Station; she is also active
with the children of the community outside of the club, organizing soft-
ball games and volunteering with a children's ski club; and
WHEREAS, During the Holiday season, Amanda J. Scott finds the time to
help the local Salvation Army by preparing Christmas Gift Bags for nurs-
ing home residents; and
WHEREAS, Amanda J. Scott will be graduating from Union-Endicott High
School with a New York State Regents "Honors with Distinction" diploma;
she has been consistently listed on the honor roll throughout her high
school career and has purposefully tailored her high school classes
toward her future college goals; she has also participated in extracur-
ricular activities such as Book Club, French Club, Key Club and Chorus;
and
WHEREAS, In the fall, Amanda J. Scott will attend the University of
Buffalo where she will study Child Psychology; ultimately, she would
like to obtain her Doctorate in this field, allowing her to continue to
help others throughout her entire career; and
WHEREAS, A young woman of singular distinction, Amanda J. Scott has
distinguished herself as a young woman of superlative ability, estab-
lishing a high standard of academic excellence and purposefulness of
life rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others,
Amanda J. Scott represents the best development of the potential which
is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Amanda J. Scott,
recognizing the value of her labors and the promise of her future; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Amanda J. Scott upon the occasion of her designation as the 2010
Youth of the Year for the State of New York by Boys & Girls Club of
America; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Amanda J. Scott.