LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Briar Bonadonna of Honeoye Falls-
Lima High School upon the occasion of designing an innovative athlete-
friendly water bottle

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act in accord with
its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and leaders
of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best exemplify ideals and
values cherished by this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to commend and
pay tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success
in their educational endeavors, have inspired and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Briar Bonadonna of Honeoye Falls-Lima High School upon the occasion
of designing an innovative athlete-friendly water bottle; and
WHEREAS, A senior and cheerleader at Honeoye Falls-Lima High School,
Briar Bonadonna has designed an athlete-friendly water bottle that has
compartments for jewelry, keys and an iPod or cellphone; she has named
her invention, "Pod Bottle"; and
WHEREAS, Briar Bonadonna presented her Pod Bottle business plan and
proposal to Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York; and was awarded a
full tuition scholarship for four years in recognition of her innovation
and entrepreneurship; and
WHEREAS, While a junior at Honeoye Falls-Lima High School, Briar Bona-
donna learned how to write a business plan when she enrolled in the
Young Entrepreneurs Academy class; and
WHEREAS, Briar Bonadonna intends to obtain a Masters of Business
Administration degree in five years and run "Pod Bottle" as her own
business after college; and
WHEREAS, Briar Bonadonna has so eminently displayed ability, talent
and maturity so rarely attained in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents a unique opportunity for this Legisla-
tive Body to commend Briar Bonadonna upon the occasion of her outstand-
ing high school career and innovative design accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing the value of her learning experience, as well as
the fruits of her dedicated labor, Briar Bonadonna now stands with poise
and purpose to face the challenges of new experiences; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the individual accomplishments
of remarkable students in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize and
applaud Briar Bonadonna for her noteworthy educational and innovative
design endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Briar Bonadonna of Honeoye Falls-Lima High School upon the
occasion of designing an innovative athlete-friendly water bottle; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Briar Bonadonna.