LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Alizon Martinez upon the occasion of her
designation as the recipient of the 2011 Youth of the Year Award by the
Grenville Baker Boys and Girls Club

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in
their community have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire
State; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Alizon Martinez upon the occasion of her designation as the recipient of
the 2011 Youth of the Year Award by the Grenville Baker Boys and Girls
Club; and
WHEREAS, Alizon Martinez is an extraordinary 16 year-old young woman
recognized by the Grenville Baker Boys and Girls Club for her sound
character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the commu-
nity; she will be at the New York State legislative offices in Albany,
New York, on Monday, March 21, 2011, to be recognized for her outstand-
ing achievements; and
WHEREAS, Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys and
Girls Club member can receive; the Youth of the Year program recognizes
outstanding contributions to a member's family, school, community and
the Boys and Girls Club, as well as overcoming personal challenges and
obstacles; and
WHEREAS, The Youth of the Year program of the Boys and Girls Club
encourages members to reach their full potential by achieving academic
success, leading healthy lifestyles and contributing to their communi-
ties; and
WHEREAS, An eight-year member of the Grenville Baker Boys and Girls
Club, Alizon Martinez first became active in the Club as a basketball,
soccer and softball participant; she is currently the President of its
writing club, an active Keystone member and homework help tutor; and
WHEREAS, In addition, as a junior at Locust Valley High School intend-
ing to attend Columbia University to study law, Alizon Martinez is a
member of the National Honor Society, Mock Trial, International Bacca-
laureate Leadership Program, Interact Club, Model United Nations and
Co-President of the National Foreign Language Honors Society; she
aspires to become the first in Locust Valley High School history to
achieve the AB-Initio Tri-Lingual Diploma, while also receiving a full
International Baccalaureate Diploma; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Alizon Martinez volunteers at Jones
Manor, a retirement home in Bayville, New York; a participant in the
"Give a child a Life" program, she is also active in community projects
such as beach cleanup and walkathons; and
WHEREAS, Alizon Martinez has earned the respect and admiration of her
classmates, teachers, fellow Boys and Girls Club members, family and
friends; 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 recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Alizon Martinez upon the occasion of her designation as the recip-

ient of the 2011 Youth of the Year Award by the Grenville Baker Boys and
Girls Club; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alizon Martinez.