LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Monica Beach upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Student Award by the Capital District
YMCA Guilderland and Bethlehem branches

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, It is the practice 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 the
ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Monica Beach
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Student Award
by the Capital District YMCA Guilderland and Bethlehem branches to be
celebrated at its 17th Annual Outstanding Student and Educator ceremony
on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at the Appel Inn in Altamont, New York; and
WHEREAS, A junior at Guilderland High School, Monica Beach has always
been involved in her local YMCA; and
WHEREAS, For the past three years, Monica Beach has been volunteering
at the YMCA at the front desk, at the pool assisting with the Autism
Swim Clinic, or at any special events such as the Brenda Deer Race,
Pinebush Tri, and Membership Appreciation Picnic; she is always willing
to help out with whatever is needed; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Monica Beach fundraised her way to Italy in
February of 2014, where her school was planning a trip; during her
special trip, her experiences enhanced her own characteristics, and made
her a better human-being; and
WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others,
Monica Beach represents the best development of the potential which is
inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative
Body to wish Monica Beach continued success throughout her school years
and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Monica Beach upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Student Award by the Capital District YMCA Guilderland and Bethlehem
branches; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Monica Beach.