Senate Resolution No. 2506

BY: Senator BONACIC

HONORING Joe Decker upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Orange
County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a
2017 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 Joe Decker
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2017 Senior
Scholar-Athlete; this momentous occasion was celebrated with a Breakfast
on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Kuhl's Highland House, Middletown, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Joe Decker 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, A student at Liberty High School, Joe Decker is ranked
seventh in his class with a 93.79 GPA; he is a member of the National
Honor Society, Honors Band and Future Business Leaders of America; and

WHEREAS, In addition, he is a member of the football, wrestling and
baseball teams; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Joe Decker gives tirelessly of
his time and energies to volunteering with the White Sulphur Springs
Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Joe Decker plans to attend Clarkson University in the Fall
where he will major in physics; and

WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Joe Decker
has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and

WHEREAS, Joe Decker may stand with pride in his achievements,
experiencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of his
accomplishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as he
continues his education; and

WHEREAS, Joe Decker 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 Joe Decker upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as

a 2017 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
transmitted to Joe Decker.