LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Andrew Diaz upon the occasion of being
named a finalist for the 2011 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
Andrew Diaz upon the occasion of being named a finalist for the 2011 New
York State Boys and Girls Clubs' Youth of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Diaz, a 16 year old from West Point, New York, will
proudly represent his community on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, when the New
York State Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs hosts the New York State
Youth of the Year Legislative Luncheon at the Empire State Plaza in
Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the best potential which is inherent in our most
precious resource, our youth, Andrew Diaz of West Point Youth Services
in West Point, New York, has established a purposefulness of life and
brought enduring honor to his family and community through his many
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Diaz has been a member of West Point Youth Services
for nine years; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Andrew
Diaz now stands honorably with just pride in his accomplishments and in
eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciating
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 Andrew Diaz upon the occasion of being named a finalist for the
2011 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 Andrew Diaz.