LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Delwin Reyes upon the occasion of
his designation as the recipient of a NYACCE Adult Student of the Year
Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those indi-
viduals whose character and achievements best exemplify the ideals and
values cherished by the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Delwin Reyes upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient
of a New York Association for Continuing/Community Education (NYACCE)
Adult Student of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will be celebrated at NYACCE's 29th
Annual Student of the Year Awards and Legislative Event, to be held in
Albany, New York on Wednesday, March 14, 2012; and
WHEREAS, NYACCE represents adult education professionals from across
New York State; a primary mission of NYACCE is to maintain and expand
education and training opportunities for undereducated adults in our
state; and
WHEREAS, NYACCE strives to ensure that the opportunities and successes
afforded these students and thousands of others continue to be avail-
able, and that additional adults in need of these services continue to
be served without barriers; it is well understood that individuals who
continue their education have a better chance at achieving better
employment and a superior quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Delwin Reyes was nominated for a Student of the Year Award by
Sherri Lattimer of the Second Chances Youth Program; and
WHEREAS, A misled teen, Delwin Reyes dropped out of school in 10th
grade; soon after, he enrolled in a GED program and withdrew due to the
negative influence of his peers; and
WHEREAS, Subsequently, Delwin Reyes discovered his self-worth and
gained the confidence to join the Second Chances Youth Program in July
of 2011; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the Second Chances Youth Program, Delwin Reyes
has served as a mentor and positive role model for other young men with-
in the program; and
WHEREAS, Delwin Reyes was employed as an office assistant at the
Second Chances Youth Program's Dolson Avenue site; and
WHEREAS, In this position, Delwin Reyes went above and beyond what his
job description required; he packed and carried boxes, showed initiative
in starting projects that he felt needed to be done, and agreed to
assignments respectfully and politely; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his role as office assistant, Delwin Reyes
maintained his GED studies while attending the BOCES Welding program
every Monday and Wednesday evening; and
WHEREAS, Outside of BOCES, Delwin Reyes works part-time at a retail
clothing store at the mall; and
WHEREAS, Delwin Reyes has served as a volunteer usher at Trinity
Church Assembly of God since June of 2011; at the church, he greets
people, collects offerings, and directs traffic in the parking lot; he
is also a mentor and counselor at the church's youth camps; and
WHEREAS, Delwin Reyes' achievements include a National Work Readiness
Certificate and completion of the Orange County ETA's Summer Youth
Express Program; and
WHEREAS, There are many remarkable stories in the world of adult
education, but few are as impressive as that of Delwin Reyes who serves
as an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Delwin Reyes upon his designation as the recipient of a
NYACCE Adult Student of the Year Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Delwin Reyes, 74 Brittany Drive, Middletown, New York 10940.