LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jennifer Boerke upon the occasion of her
recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as
a 2014 OCIAA Scholar Athlete

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to honor the achievements of its young
citizens and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and accomplishments
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jennifer
Boerke upon the occasion of her recognition by the Orange County Inter-
scholastic Athletic Association as a 2014 OCIAA Scholar Athlete; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Jennifer Boerke has distin-
guished herself as a young woman of superlative ability, talent, and
maturity, establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purpose-
fulness of life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years;
and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Boerke, a student at Washingtonville High School in
Washingtonville, New York, ranked 10th in her class and participated in
soccer, cross country and spring track; and
WHEREAS, A member of National Honor Society, Math and Science Honor
Society, and choir, Jennifer Boerke plans to attend Fordham University
to major in Biology; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Jennifer Boerke
has brought honor to her family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Boerke may stand with pride in her achievements,
experiencing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her accom-
plishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as she
continues her education; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Boerke represents the potential inherent in our most
precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to honor
this young woman, recognizing her achievements and the promise of her
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jennifer Boerke upon the occasion of her recognition by the Orange
County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2014 OCIAA Scholar
Athlete, and to wish her well in her future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jennifer Boerke.