LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Andrew Cummings upon the occasion of his
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 Andrew
Cummings upon the occasion of his recognition by the Orange County
Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2013 OCIAA Scholar Athlete;
and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Andrew Cummings has distin-
guished himself as a young man of superlative ability, talent, and matu-
rity, establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purposeful-
ness of life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Cummings, a student at Livingston Manor Middle/High
School in Livingston Manor, New York, ranked 7th in his class and played
soccer, football, and baseball; and
WHEREAS, He is a member of the National Honor Society, Band, Student
Council Secretary, and volunteer fireman; he plans to attend college at
SUNY Cobleskill, and major in Horticulture and Landscape Contracting;
and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Andrew Cummings
has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Cummings may stand with pride in his achievements,
experiencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of his accom-
plishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as he contin-
ues his education; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Cummings represents the potential inherent in our most
precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to honor
this young man, recognizing his achievements and the promise of his
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Andrew Cummings upon the occasion of his recognition by the Orange
County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2013 OCIAA Scholar
Athlete, and to wish him well in his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andrew Cummings.