LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Joseph Palancia upon the occasion
of his designation as 2013 Student Assistant Counselor of the Year

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and charac-
ter whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great
State and whose professional lives, personal endeavors and community
service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues, friends, and
family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Joseph Palancia upon the occasion of his designation as 2013
Student Assistant Counselor of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Palancia of Middletown, New York, is employed as a
student assistant counselor in student services at Goshen High School;
he has worked for the school district for 14 years; he began his career
as student supervisor; and
WHEREAS, In his position as student assistant counselor, Joseph Palan-
cia helps students deal with problems such as family issues, probation,
and legal and mental health issues; and
WHEREAS, At the 22nd annual Orange County Counselor Recognition Award
program, Joseph Palancia was named 2013 Student Assistant Counselor of
the Year; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Palancia received a degree in sociology and English
from Long Island University C.W. Post; he is also certified in alcohol
and substance abuse counseling; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his educational and community
service, a period of constructive involvement, Joseph Palancia has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the respect
and admiration of his colleagues, friends and family; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Joseph Palancia upon the occasion of his designation as
2013 Student Assistant Counselor of the Year; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Palancia.