LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Santino Sierra upon the occasion of
being named the Southern Rensselaer County Boys & Girls Club 2013 Youth
of the Year

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Santino Sierra upon the occasion of being named the Southern Rensselaer
County Boys & Girls Club 2013 Youth of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys &
Girls Club member can receive; the nomination recognizes outstanding
contributions to a member's family, school, community and Boys & Girls
Club, as well as overcoming personal challenges and obstacles; the hono-
rees are shining examples and living proof that great futures start at
Boys & Girls Clubs; and
WHEREAS, Santino Sierra found the Southern Rensselaer County Boys &
Girls Club through the after school program, and has been involved with
many different activities; and
WHEREAS, He always helps putting the docks in during the summer, and
setting up and taking down furniture and props for events held at the
Club; and
WHEREAS, Two years ago, Santino Sierra began the Chess Club and the
team has placed in the Top 5 and has earned several trophies for the
Club at tournaments; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Santino Sierra has extensively given back to his
community; he has volunteered countless hours to Circles of Mercy and
Catherine's Closet; at Circles of Mercy, he helps with the back to
school bags in the fall, the make a wish list during the holidays, and
the Easter baskets during Easter; and
WHEREAS, At Catherine's Closet, he and his fellow volunteers hang
clothes and help with the heavy lifting on a weekly basis; in 2012,
Santino Sierra received the Sister Gail A. Reith Volunteer Award for
volunteering in both Circles of Mercy and Catherine's Closet; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Santino Sierra is taking three college courses
while attending Rensselaer High School; he was also the Captain of the
wrestling team his senior and junior year, and was a starter on his high
school football team; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor the youth
of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Santino Sierra upon the occasion of being named the Southern Rens-
selaer County Boys & Girls Club 2013 Youth of the Year; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Santino Sierra.