LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mepham High School student-athlete
Christopher Shevins upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Golden Eleven Scholarship Award by the Nassau County Chapter of the
National Football Foundation

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and leaders
of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best exemplify the ideals
and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical develop-
ment of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by
instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a standard of
healthy living, imparting a desire for success and developing a sense of
fair play and competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Mepham High School student-athlete Christopher Shevins upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the Golden Eleven Scholar-
ship Award by the Nassau County Chapter of the National Football Founda-
tion; and
WHEREAS, This special event was held at the Crest Hollow Country Club
in Woodbury, New York, on December 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Golden Eleven Scholarship Award considers all aspects of
the student's achievement, including athletic participation, academics,
as well as community service; this prestigious award is given to the 11
players who best embody the behavior expected of student-athletes on and
off the field; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Shevins, age 17 of North Merrick, New York, was
selected by the National Football Foundation as one of Nassau County's
Golden Eleven when his football coach, Anthony Cracco wrote a letter to
the foundation listing his impressive academic and athletic accomplish-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Described by his teachers and coaches as a model student-ath-
lete and a true leader, Christopher Shevins is being recognized for this
award as a reflection of his hard work in the classroom, on the field,
as well as within his community; and
WHEREAS, A member of the football, lacrosse and basketball teams at
Mepham High School, Christopher Shevins maintained a 3.9 grade point
average while playing a pivotal role in numerous clubs and activities at
the school; in addition, he was named All-County in football and All-
Conference in lacrosse; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Shevins is an active member of numerous honor
societies, including National, Art, Social Studies, English and Spanish;
a proud member of Athletes Helping Athletes and the Students Athletics
Leadership Team, he has also given generously of his time volunteering
for the Rockville Centre Youth Lacrosse Clinic, the Police Athletics
League Youth Lacrosse Program, and the Lupus Walk at Eisenhower Park;
and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Christopher Shevins was the proud recipient of
the Roy Kessenich Memorial Scholarship Award, another honor that
requires academic and athletic success; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Shevins's overall record is outstanding; he was
loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the
community at large; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Christopher Shevins has clearly made a contribution
to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the State of New York who, by
achieving outstanding success in athletics as well as academics, have
inspired and brought pride to their school and community; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Mepham High School student-athlete Christopher Shevins upon
the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Golden Eleven Schol-
arship Award by the Nassau County Chapter of the National Football Foun-
dation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Christopher Shevins.