LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Colin Mooney upon the occasion of his
selection as Teenager of the Year by the Colonie Elks

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 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 honor
Colin Mooney upon the occasion of his selection as Teenager of the Year
by the Colonie Elks; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Colonie High School, Colin Mooney was a member of
Key Club, played on the boys basketball team and ran cross-country for
the past four years; he is also an accomplished violist who has
performed with both the Symphonic Band and the New York State School
Music Association; and
WHEREAS, A member of the National Honor Society, Colin Mooney ranks in
the top one percent of his class and will graduate with nine AP/College
in High School courses to his credit; and
WHEREAS, Colin Mooney has also been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless endeavors and has always given of himself
unstintingly; he is involved with the Colonie Youth Court of the Capital
District and was voted into the Natural Helpers, where he tutors
students in the sciences; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Colin Mooney participated in a 10-day National
Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Philadelphia, providing him with
the opportunity to experience the reality of a medical career through
many components, and volunteered at St. Clare's Hospital during his
junior year; and
WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction and superlative ability,
Colin Mooney 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, Colin
Mooney 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 to honor the youth
of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Colin Mooney upon the occasion of his selection as Teenager of the
Year by the Colonie Elks, and to extend to him its best wishes for a
future of purposeful success and well-being, fully confident of his
response to a promising future and appreciative of the model he repres-
ents 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 Colin Mooney.