LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Friends of Russell Ellers upon the
occasion of holding the Russell Ellers Memorial Scholarship Fund's Dine
to Donate Event on June 2, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Friends of Russell Ellers upon the occasion of holding the Russell
Ellers Memorial Scholarship Fund's Dine to Donate Event on June 2, 2011,
at Five Guys in Glenmont, New York; and
WHEREAS, Russell Ellers died at the age of 14 in an automobile acci-
dent in July of 2000; an honor student, he was on the Bethlehem Middle
School basketball and baseball teams, and was a pitcher for the presti-
gious Latham Reds Sandy Koufax League; and
WHEREAS, The Russell Ellers Scholarship Fund is funded only by
donations made in his memory, and over the last eight years, has awarded
scholarships to graduating Bethlehem Central High School seniors; the
recipients of the scholarship only need to show they have demonstrated
their efforts to attain academic success and exemplify Russell's
outstanding character, leadership ability, athletic ability, sense of
humor, and a willingness to help others; and
WHEREAS, In addition, each year, the Russell Ellers Scholarship pays
for a week at a sport-related summer camp for a graduating Bethlehem
Central Middle School 8th grade student whose qualities most exemplify
Russell's qualities; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Friends of Russell Ellers upon the occasion of holding the
Russell Ellers Memorial Scholarship Fund's Dine to Donate Event on June
2, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Friends of Russell Ellers.