LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Nicholas Branch 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 Nicholas
Branch upon the occasion of his recognition by the Orange County Inter-
scholastic Athletic Association as a 2013 OCIAA Scholar Athlete; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Nicholas Branch 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, Nicholas Branch, a student at Cornwall High School in Corn-
wall, New York, ranked 1st in his class and participated in swimming,
indoor track, and track and field; and
WHEREAS, He is valedictorian, Class vice-president, a member of the
National Honor Society, a student intern, tutor and a member of Pit Band
for Drama Club, Orchestra, String Quartet and student government; he
plans to attend either Georgia Institute of Technology or Purdue Univer-
sity; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Nicholas Branch
has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas Branch 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, Nicholas Branch 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 Nicholas Branch 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 Nicholas Branch.