LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Andrew Meier upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Senior Scholar Humanities Award by the
Orange-Ulster BOCES on May 1, 2015

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 Andrew Meier
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Senior Scholar
Humanities Award by the Orange-Ulster BOCES, celebrated at its Second
Annual Awards Breakfast, on May 1, 2015, at Kuhl's Highland House,
Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious award recognizes outstanding high school
students for their accomplishments and/or performances in the arts,
including fine arts, theater, and music; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Meier has distinguished himself as a young man of
superlative ability, talent, and maturity, establishing standards of
excellence and achievement, purposefulness of life, and responsibility
rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, A Senior at S. S. Seward Institute, Florida, New York, Andrew
Meier has plans to major in Civil Engineering at Stevens Institute of
Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, after graduating; and
WHEREAS, A multi-talented musician, Andrew Meier plays trombone for
his school band, and drums for his own small band; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Meier is a member of several organizations including
the Drama Club, National Honor Society, and Boy Scouts of America; in
addition, he participates on the Varsity Cross Country Team; and
WHEREAS, For numerous years, Andrew Meier has helped his parents with
several volunteer projects such as a free family photo booth at the
local Breakfast with Santa during the holidays, and the Autism Move-a-
thon of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Andrew Meier
has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Meier may stand with pride in his achievements, expe-
riencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of his accomplish-
ments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as he continues
his education; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Meier represents the potential inherent in our most
precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to honor
this young man, recognizing his achievements and the promise of his
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Andrew Meier upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Senior Scholar Humanities Award by the Orange-Ulster BOCES, and to
wish him well in his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andrew Meier.