LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jewel Sanchez upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Senior Scholar Humanities Award by the
Orange-Ulster BOCES on April 28, 2016

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 Jewel Sanchez
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Senior Scholar
Humanities Award by the Orange-Ulster BOCES which was celebrated at its
Third Annual Awards Breakfast, on Thursday, April 28, 2016, 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, Jewel Sanchez has distinguished herself as a young woman of
superlative ability, talent, and maturity, establishing standards of
excellence and achievement, purposefulness of life, and responsibility
rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Jewel Sanchez, a Senior at Middletown High School, Middle-
town, New York, plans to study musical theatre at Orange County Communi-
ty College after graduation; currently, she is a senior member of the
Middletown High School Music Ensembles and the Middletown Pipers; and
WHEREAS, A multifaceted performer, Jewel Sanchez has an extensive
resume which includes work in theatre, television and modeling; in April
of 2016, she competed in the Washington D.C. Heritage Festival Competi-
tion in the areas of Chamber, Women's Chorale and Pipers; and
WHEREAS, Committed to her school, Jewel Sanchez has been involved with
musical theatre which included leads in productions of IN THE HEIGHTS
and SOUTH PACIFIC; she has also acted in a variety of Drama Club
performances including this year's ALMOST MAINE; and
WHEREAS, Jewel Sanchez has earned recognition for her work by the 2015
New York State School Music Association's Zone 9 Area All-State Honors
Mixed Chorus, and the 2016 Orange County Music Educators Association's
High School All-County Chorus; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Jewel Sanchez
has brought honor to her family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Jewel Sanchez may stand with pride in her achievements, expe-
riencing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her accomplish-
ments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as she continues
her education; and
WHEREAS, Jewel Sanchez 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 Jewel Sanchez upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Senior Scholar Humanities Award by the Orange-Ulster BOCES, 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 Jewel Sanchez.