2013-J1869

Honoring Patrick Ortland upon the occasion of his recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2013 OCIAA Scholar Athlete

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2013-J1869


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Patrick Ortland 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 Patrick
Ortland 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, Patrick Ortland 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, Patrick Ortland, a student at Newburgh Free Academy in
Newburgh, New York, ranked 13th in his class and played soccer, foot-
ball, alpine skiing and baseball; and
WHEREAS, His activities include: National Honor Society, Science Honor
Society, Key Club, Italian Honor Society and Solar Car Club; he plans to
attend college and major in engineering; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Patrick Ortland
has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Ortland 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, Patrick Ortland 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 Patrick Ortland 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 Patrick Ortland.

actions

  • 14 / May / 2013
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 21 / May / 2013
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 21 / May / 2013
    • ADOPTED

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