LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Anne D. Pennington upon the occa-
sion of her selection as the WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH Student-Athlete of
the Week

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 Anne D. Pennington upon the occasion of her selection as the
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending
February 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A senior ski sensation at Warwick High School, Anne D.
Pennington was selected as the team captain this season and has helped
pace the girls team to three consecutive division titles; and
WHEREAS, The MVP of the team for the past two seasons, Anne D.
Pennington will represent Warwick Valley High School at the 2009 New
York State Championships at Bristol Mountain; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding student with a perfect 4.0 grade point aver-
age, Anne D. Pennington is ranked in the top 5% of the senior class,
while taking a challenging course load that includes AP English, AP
Math, AP European History and the Syracuse University Advanced Writing
Course; and
WHEREAS, Anne D. Pennington is also involved in the school newspaper
and the Warwick Leadership Institute and is a member of the National
Honor Society and the Math Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta; and
WHEREAS, A young woman of singular distinction and superlative abili-
ty, Anne D. Pennington 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, Anne
D. Pennington now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplish-
ments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and
appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers,
coaches and parents; and
WHEREAS, With Anne D. Pennington throughout have been her parents,
Bill and Joyce, sister, Elise, and brother, Jack, all of whom feel priv-
ileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her many achievements;
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 Anne D. Pennington upon the occasion of her selection as
the WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH Student-Athlete of the Week and to extend to
her its best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-being,
fully confident of her response to a promising future and appreciative

of the model she 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 Anne D. Pennington.