LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jason Distant upon the occasion of being
named the Northern Westchester Boys & Girls Club 2011 Youth of the Year

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who 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
Jason Distant upon the occasion of being named the Northern Westchester
Boys & Girls Club 2011 Youth of the Year; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious award is the highest honor a Northern West-
chester Boys & Girls Club member can receive; it recognizes outstanding
contributions to a family, school, community and to the Boys & Girls
Club; and
WHEREAS, The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is a voluntary
nonprofit corporation; its purpose is to provide supervised recreation,
physical instruction, educational programs, cultural programs and social
programs for all youths in Northern Westchester County; its mission is
to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential
as productive, responsible and caring citizens; and
WHEREAS, The National Youth of the Year Program, a Boys & Girls Club
of America initiative, honors one of its members for developing superior
leadership skills, overcoming personal challenges, achieving academic
excellence, and performing outstanding service to the Club and the
community; and
WHEREAS, Jason Distant, a student at Fox Lane High School and a resi-
dent of Mount Kisco, New York, is a true example of an extraordinary
young man; and
WHEREAS, As a result of his commendable service, Jason Distant will be
granted a scholarship from Northern Westchester Boys & Girls Club; and
WHEREAS, Jason Distant has been involved with the Boys & Girls Club
for 10 years; as a young boy he matured quickly and became self reliant
and has since flourished into a dependable, encouraging role model for
the younger Club members; and
WHEREAS, Jason Distant has volunteered for more than 180 community
service hours over the summer and after school; his sincere dedication
earned him a spot on the Boys & Girls Club Junior Staff program; and
WHEREAS, As a member of the Keystone Club, the Boys & Girls Club's
leadership and community service group, Jason Distant has been involved
in several community and Club service projects that helped to hone his
leadership skills; and
WHEREAS, Jason Distant is a caring leader who has a strong commitment
to community outreach programs; he volunteers at his school as a student
sportscaster and helps aspiring young musicians; with a passion and
excitement for learning, he is a leader in the classroom, on the soccer
field, and in the orchestra; and
WHEREAS, After high school, Jason Distant has aspirations to go to
college and views continuing his education as an opportunity to follow
his dreams, which will ultimately lead him to pursuing a career in
sports journalism; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor 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; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jason Distant upon the occasion of being named the Northern West-
chester Boys & Girls Club 2011 Youth of the Year; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jason Distant.