LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Maria Barbone upon the occasion of her
recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as
a 2013 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 Maria Barbone
upon the occasion of her recognition by the Orange County Interscholas-
tic Athletic Association as a 2013 OCIAA Scholar Athlete; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Maria Barbone has distin-
guished herself as a young woman of superlative ability, talent, and
maturity, establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purpose-
fulness of life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years;
and
WHEREAS, Maria Barbone, a student at Port Jervis High School in Port
Jervis, New York, ranked 10th in her class and is a member of the
soccer, cross country, and track and field teams; and
WHEREAS, She is a Varsity Club officer, and a member of National Honor
Society, Senior Enrichment, Band, and Venture Scouts; she plans to
attend college, major in Engineering, and compete in athletics through-
out college; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Maria Barbone
has brought honor to her family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Maria Barbone may stand with pride in her achievements, expe-
riencing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her accomplish-
ments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as she continues
her education; and
WHEREAS, Maria Barbone represents the potential inherent in our most
precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to honor
this young woman, recognizing her achievements and the promise of her
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Maria Barbone upon the occasion of her recognition by the Orange
County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2013 OCIAA Scholar
Athlete, and to wish her well in her future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Maria Barbone.