Senate Resolution No. 2545

BY: Senator BONACIC

CONGRATULATING the student members of the
Tri-Valley Central FFA upon the occasion of their
designation as recipients of the American Degree
from the National FFA

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and
leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best exemplify the
ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the
student members of the Tri-Valley Central FFA upon the occasion of their
designation as recipients of the American Degree from the National FFA;
this auspicious occasion was celebrated at the 89th National FFA
Convention and Expo held on Saturday, October 26, 2016, in Louisville,
Kentucky; and

WHEREAS, The 2016 American Degree recipients from the Tri-Valley
Central FFA include: Nathanial Bender, Lawrence Bracken, Bridget Kackos,
Grace Kelly, Dorothy Monforte, Taylor Quick, Emily Rogerson, Ryan Sanok,
and Robert Totten; and

WHEREAS, The agricultural industry is part of the foundation upon
which our distinct American heritage is built; and

WHEREAS, The National FFA is dedicated to making a positive
difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for
premier leadership, personal growth and career success through
agricultural education to students in grades seven to twelve; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1951, by educator Robert Strangeway, the
Tri-Valley Central FFA is one of the most esteemed chapters of the FFA
in the State of New York and has annually garnered its share of honors;
and

WHEREAS, The student members of the Tri-Valley Central FFA program
have gained knowledge in a large variety of skills including floral
design, environmental science, agribusiness and marketing and domestic
animal science; and

WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose,
these young men and women now stand honorably, with just pride in their
accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges,
understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided
by their teachers, advisors and parents; and

WHEREAS, These exceptional young adults are a credit to their
families, their schools, their community, their State and their Nation,
and no doubt their future will be filled with accomplishments of equal
importance; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, in
recognition of the significance of this meritorious achievement, to

congratulate the members of the Tri-Valley Central FFA upon the occasion
of being designated as recipients of the American Degree from the
National FFA; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Tri-Valley Central FFA and the aforementioned student
members.