LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David Powers 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 David Powers
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, David Powers 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, David Powers, a student at Eldred Junior-Senior High School
in Eldred, New York, has earned a 94.28 GPA and is ranked fifth in his
class; he is a member of National Honor Society, and served as Class
President during his freshman year; and
WHEREAS, David Powers has participated in cross country, basketball
and golf, and has given of his time and energy at his community youth
basketball clinic; and
WHEREAS, Following graduation, David Powers plans to pursue business
and sports management at either Manhattan College or Saint John's
University; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, David Powers
has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, David Powers 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, David Powers 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 David Powers 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 David Powers.