LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Kawasi Frederick upon the occasion of
his designation as a Boys and Girls Club of New York State Youth of the
Year Honoree

WHEREAS, The State of New York is only as great as those individuals and
organizations performing exemplary service on behalf of their communi-
ties, whether through unique achievement in professional endeavors or
through a lifetime of good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Kawasi Frederick upon the occasion of his designation as a Boys and
Girls Club of New York State Youth of the Year Honoree; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Boys and Girls Club of New York hosted the
State Youth of the Year Celebration on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in the Well
of the New York State Legislative Office Building in Albany, New York,
in order to celebrate the accomplishments of the Youth of the Year
Finalists throughout New York and honored the selection of the New York
State Youth of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Kawasi Frederick, a three-year member of the Thomas S. Murphy
Clubhouse and President of the Keystone Club in Brooklyn, New York, has
been honored for his service to the Club, community and family; academic
performance; moral character; life goals; poise and public speaking
skills; and
WHEREAS, Kawasi Frederick is one of 250,515 school-aged youth in 59
New York State cities who belong to the Club Alliance; the Boys and
Girls Clubs work to inspire youth, especially from disadvantaged back-
grounds, in order to realize their full potentials as productive,
responsible and caring citizens; and
WHEREAS, Kawasi Frederick is planning to attend Kingsboro Community
College to study Physical Therapy and Forensic Science; afterward, he
will attend Stony Brook University in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in
Physical Therapy; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Kawasi Frederick's distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Kawasi Frederick upon the occasion of his designation as a Boys
and Girls Club of New York State Youth of the Year Honoree; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kawasi Frederick.