LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kyle Cranston 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 Kyle Cranston upon the occasion of his selection as the Rockland
Scholar-Athlete of the Week by THE JOURNAL NEWS for the week ending
February 21, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Clarkstown South High School, Kyle Cranston
started running while in middle school and immediately fell in love with
it; in his sophomore season, he qualified for the state-championship
meet in winter track for 1,000 meters; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Kyle Cranston displayed his strong leadership
abilities while working at a summer camp for children with disabilities
called Camp Venture for the past two years; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding student, Kyle Cranston has a 3.9 grade-point
average while taking three advanced-placement classes; he will attend
the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs; and
WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction and superlative ability,
Kyle Cranston 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, Kyle
Cranston now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating 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 Kyle Cranston 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 Kyle Cranston.