LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Michael Freites upon the occasion of
being named the Albany 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
Michael Freites upon the occasion of being named the Albany 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, Michael Freites has been a member of the Boys & Girls Club of
Albany for four years; he is the oldest of his siblings and has taken a
leadership role at home as the oldest male in the household; and
WHEREAS, Most of his family members live in Puerto Rico; Michael
Freites is very focused not only on his own education and goals but
those of his siblings as well; he first came to the Club because of
basketball; since then, he has taken on leadership roles in helping to
conduct Goals for Graduation, Passport to Manhood, and Career Launch;
and
WHEREAS, A constant support to staff and younger members, Michael
Freites is always lending a helping hand to coach the youth sports
programs; he has helped the Club staff create a basketball clinic for
the 8-9 year olds; as part of this responsibility, he has helped to run
game scrimmages against other local Boys & Girls Clubs and has assisted
in fundraising to purchase team uniforms; and
WHEREAS, Michael Freites has been on the honor roll twice during this
academic year; his drive towards academic success is leading him towards
a goal of getting into a better high school, graduating, and then going
on to college; he plans on majoring in nursing and then working in a
hospital setting; 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 Michael Freites upon the occasion of being named the Albany 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 Michael Freites.