LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kevin Linnane upon the occasion of
his selection as the Rockland Scholar-Athlete of the Week by THE JOURNAL
NEWS

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice and team spirit, nurtured by dedicated
coaching and strategic planning; 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the State of New York who have
inspired and brought pride to their school and community by achieving
outstanding success in athletic competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Kevin Linnane upon the occasion of his selection as the Rockland
Scholar-Athlete of the Week by THE JOURNAL NEWS for the week ending
February 28, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The senior boys basketball captain at Pearl River High
School, Kevin Linnane has carved a niche for himself by doing the dirty
work inside the lane, using his strength and deceptive quickness to
position himself for loose balls, rebounds and put backs; and
WHEREAS, While his role on the Pearl River High School Pirates Basket-
ball Team isn't the most glamorous, Kevin Linnane takes pride in what he
does and played a vital part in its deep playoff run and trip to the
County Center; and
WHEREAS, In the classroom, Kevin Linnane has filled his senior sched-
ule with AP and college level courses such as PA forensics, which is
offered by Syracuse University, AP calculus, AP math and Spanish 5; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Linnane is also the CEO of the Stock Market Club, which
gives members the opportunity to trade stocks in an online simulator
over a three-month period to see who can generate the highest profit;
the winner then gets a plaque and a trophy for their efforts; and
WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction and superlative ability,
Kevin Linnane has established a high standard of academic excellence and
purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Kevin
Linnane now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciat-
ing the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers, coaches and
parents; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Kevin Linnane upon the occasion of his selection as the
Rockland Scholar-Athlete of the Week by THE JOURNAL NEWS and to extend
to him its best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-be-
ing, fully confident of his response to a promising future and appreci-
ative of the model he represents for all aspiring young people of the
Empire State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kevin Linnane.