LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Matthew Smith 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 Matthew Smith
upon the occasion of his recognition by the Orange County Interscholas-
tic Athletic Association as a 2013 OCIAA Scholar Athlete; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Matthew Smith 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, Matthew Smith, a student at Port Jervis High School in Port
Jervis, New York, ranked 25th in his class and played football and base-
ball; and
WHEREAS, He is a member of Students Against Drunk Driving (S.A.D.D.),
a Varsity Club officer, and Football Camps volunteer; he plans to attend
college, and major in Business; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Matthew Smith
has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Smith may stand with pride in his achievements, expe-
riencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of his accomplish-
ments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as he continues
his education; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Smith 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 Matthew Smith 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 Matthew Smith.