LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Matthew Willins 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 Matthew
Willins 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, Matthew Willins 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, Matthew Willins, a student at George F. Baker Senior High
School, is ranked 3rd in his class with a 98 GPA; he has also partic-
ipated in such sports as soccer and wrestling; and
WHEREAS, A member of the National Honor Society, this esteemed young
man has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and participated in his
school's Engineering and Drama Clubs; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Matthew Willins
has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Willins may stand with pride in his achievements,
experiencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of his accom-
plishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as he contin-
ues his education at Fairfield where he will major in Mechanical Engi-
neering; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Willins 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 Matthew Willins 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 Matthew Willins.