LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jacinto Gomez upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic
Athletic Association as a 2016 Senior 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 Jacinto Gomez
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2016 Senior
Scholar-Athlete; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Jacinto Gomez has distin-
guished himself as a young man of superlative ability, talent, and matu-
rity, establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purposeful-
ness of life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Jacinto Gomez, a student at Washingtonville High School in
Washingtonville, New York, is ranked 22nd in his class with a 97.561
GPA; he participated in numerous sports including indoor and outdoor
track, and swimming and diving; and
WHEREAS, A proficient swimmer, Jacinto Gomez serves as a Life Guard,
and assists at various swim meets; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Community Service Club, National Honor Socie-
ty, Math Honor Society, and Science Honor Society, Jacinto Gomez plans
to attend Cornell University and major in biological engineering; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Jacinto Gomez enjoys volunteering
his time and energy at the local food pantry, and is a member of the
Recycling Club; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Jacinto Gomez
has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Jacinto Gomez 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, Jacinto Gomez 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 Jacinto Gomez upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as
a 2016 Senior Scholar-Athlete, 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 Jacinto Gomez.