2011-J5122
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jordan Scott upon the occasion of her
designation by the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York as the
recipient of its 2012 Red Cross Youth Service Award on June 13, 2012
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 greatly enriched by the compassionate commitment of individuals who
distinguish themselves in their profession and in service to their
community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Jordan Scott upon the occasion of her designation by the American Red
Cross of Northeastern New York as the recipient of its 2012 Red Cross
Youth Service Award at its Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition
Dinner, to be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, New York, on
Wednesday, June 13, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Red Cross Youth Service Award recognizes a Chapter youth
volunteer who has made a notable contribution to the American Red Cross;
and
WHEREAS, Jordan Scott, of Schenectady, New York, truly merits such
recognition; and
WHEREAS, Jordan Scott demonstrates an extremely strong personal
commitment to the Red Cross and sets an excellent example to other young
people through her leadership roles as a Youth Board member, Red Cross
Club President at GHS, and Co-Chair of the Northeastern New York Chap-
ter's Fire + Gala Committee; she is extremely dedicated to the organiza-
tion and has gone above and beyond the call of duty not only to help
raise funds but also to get her peers, and many adults as well, excited
and enthusiastic about supporting the Red Cross; and
WHEREAS, Jordan Scott is a very unique young person who has brought
creative energy to each role she has taken on in the organization; she
has always been eager to learn about how the Red Cross makes a differ-
ence; she is an excellent ambassador in spreading that message through-
out her community and, she has positively impacted the Northeastern New
York Chapter in many ways at a young age; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals 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
commend Jordan Scott upon the occasion of her designation by the Ameri-
can Red Cross of Northeastern New York as the recipient of its 2012 Red
Cross Youth Service Award on June 13, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jordan Scott.