LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Gabriella Astorino upon the occa-
sion of her designation as the Warwick Valley Central High School
Student-Athlete of the Week

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in honoring talented high
school athletes who distinguish themselves and their community through
outstanding athletic performance; and
WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical develop-
ment of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by
instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a standard of
healthy living, imparting a desire for success and developing a sense of
fair play and competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
congratulate Gabriella Astorino upon the occasion of her designation as
the Warwick Valley Central High School Student-Athlete of the Week; and
WHEREAS, Gabriella Astorino is the daughter of Eileen and Ben Astorino
of Warwick, New York; she is also the sister of Olivia and Isabella; and
WHEREAS, The senior three-sport athlete has left big footprints on the
Wildcat Athletic landscape during the four years in Wildcat Country; and
WHEREAS, Gabriella Astorino excels on the track in the 100-meter,
200-meter and the 4 X 100 and 4 X 400-meter relay teams for the division
Champion Wildcat Outdoor Girls Track Team; and
WHEREAS, She was also a big contributor of the division champion girls
soccer and basketball teams; and
WHEREAS, Gabriella Astorino is an excellent student carrying a 90
grade point average; in her limited spare time she studies Irish Step
Dancing and volunteers at the local soup kitchens; she helped raise
funds for the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Awareness Program
and is always active in local charitable causes; and
WHEREAS, Gabriella Astorino will attend Mount Saint Vincent's to
continue her education in the field of business and will be a member of
their NCAA soccer program; and
WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice; Gabriella Astorino's dedication to
athletics is a year-round, everyday commitment; she is highly focused
and has developed a matchless work ethic; and
WHEREAS, Gabriella Astorino's exemplary performance is reflective of
her dedication, determination and personal commitment; her achievements
stand as a hallmark of what is best in the families, schools and commu-
nities across New York State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Gabriella Astorino upon the occasion of her designation as
the Warwick Valley Central High School Student-Athlete of the Week, and
to commend her for the enduring honor she has brought to her family, her
school and her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gabriella Astorino, Warwick, New York.