LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring McKinnley Conklin upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by the Orange County Interscho-
lastic 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 McKinnley
Conklin upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2016 Senior
Scholar-Athlete; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, McKinnley Conklin 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, McKinnley Conklin, a student at Liberty High School in Liber-
ty, New York, ranked 4th in her class with a 96.82 GPA; she participated
in numerous sports including soccer, and both indoor and outdoor track;
in addition, she serves as the Captain of her soccer and outdoor track
teams; and
WHEREAS, A member of National Honor Society, Student Government, and
band, McKinnley Conklin plans to attend college and major in biology;
and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, McKinnley Conklin enjoys assist-
ing with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO); she also volun-
teers her time and energy working at various Town of Highland Lion's
Club events and other fundraising activities; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, McKinnley Conk-
lin has brought honor to her family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, McKinnley Conklin 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, McKinnley Conklin 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 McKinnley Conklin upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as
a 2016 Senior 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 McKinnley Conklin.