LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Matthew O'Connor upon the occasion of
his recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Associ-
ation as a 2012 OCIAA Scholar Athlete

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to honor the achievements of its young
citizens and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and accomplishments
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Matthew
O'Connor upon the occasion of his recognition by the Orange County
Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2012 OCIAA Scholar Athlete;
and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Matthew O'Connor has distin-
guished himself as a young man of superlative ability, talent, and matu-
rity, establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purposeful-
ness of life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Matthew O'Connor, a student at Minisink Valley High School in
Slate Hill, New York, has a grade point average of 101.8; he is ranked
2nd in his class and he played cross country and swimming; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Matthew
O'Connor has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Matthew O'Connor may stand with pride in his achievements,
experiencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of his accom-
plishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as he contin-
ues his education; and
WHEREAS, Matthew O'Connor represents the potential inherent in our
most precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to
honor this young man, recognizing his achievements and the promise of
his future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Matthew O'Connor upon the occasion of his recognition by the
Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2012 OCIAA Scho-
lar Athlete and to wish him well in his future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed he trans-
mitted to Matthew O'Connor.