LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tyrone Parker upon the occasion of being
named a finalist for the 2012 New York State Boys and Girls Clubs' Youth
of the Year Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people 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
Tyrone Parker upon the occasion of being named a finalist for the 2012
New York State Boys and Girls Clubs' Youth of the Year Award, to be
celebrated on Tuesday, May 22, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the best potential which is inherent in our most
precious resource, our youth, Tyrone Parker of the Boys and Girls Club
of Geneva, New York, has established a purposefulness of life and
brought enduring honor to his family and community through his many
achievements; and
WHEREAS, A 16 year-old from Geneva, Tyrone Parker has been a member of
Boys and Girls Clubs for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Coming from a single-parent family, Tyrone Parker is an older
brother who is the male role model for his younger siblings and supports
his mother to the best of his abilities; and
WHEREAS, Tyrone Parker is one of the most active members of the Boys
and Girls Club of Geneva; he has participated and completed programs
like Junior Achievement, a nonprofit organization which brings the real
world to students through a hands-on curriculum delivered by a trained
classroom volunteer; and
WHEREAS, "Career Launch" is a program that teaches teens how to search
for jobs, interview, fill out job applications and write a resume;
"Money Matters" is a service which teaches teens how to manage and
invest their money, and "With Youth for Youth", encourages youth to
brainstorm ideas on how they can have an impact on the community and
organize community service projects; and
WHEREAS, A staff volunteer at the concession stand during the school
year, Tyrone Parker has been a junior member during the summer and is
always willing to volunteer for events that are happening at the Geneva
Community Center, which is always a great help; and
WHEREAS, Tyrone Parker's volunteer time is crucial to the success of
Geneva Community Center events; although young in his academic career,
he is driven to do well in school as he values education; and
WHEREAS, Tyrone Parker has made the honor roll and hopes to graduate
with honors; after high school, he plans on continuing his education in
business and would like to either start his own company, or serve in
upper management; and
WHEREAS, Tyrone Parker's experiences at the Boys & Girls Club have
inspired him to become a leader among his peers and has taught him how
to be a responsible student and member of the Geneva community; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Tyrone
Parker 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, friends and
family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tyrone Parker upon the occasion of being named a finalist for the
2012 New York State Boys and Girls Clubs' Youth of the Year Award; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tyrone Parker.