2013-J5258
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Emma Weiss 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 Emma Weiss
upon the occasion of her recognition by the Orange County Interscholas-
tic Athletic Association as a 2014 OCIAA Scholar Athlete; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Emma Weiss has distinguished
herself as a young woman of superlative ability, talent, and maturity,
establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purposefulness of
life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Emma Weiss, a student at Goshen High School, ranked Decile 1
in her class with a GPA of 95.68, and was on the basketball and spring
track teams; and
WHEREAS, She is a member of the National Honor Society, World Language
Honor Society, Varsity Club and the Cultural Diversity Club; she plans
to attend Catholic University of America and major in Nursing; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Emma Weiss has
brought honor to her family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Emma Weiss may stand with pride in her achievements, experi-
encing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her accomplish-
ments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as she continues
her education; and
WHEREAS, Emma Weiss 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 Emma Weiss 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 Emma Weiss.