Senate Resolution No. 5002

BY: Senator JACOBS

HONORING Jacob McLaughlin upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Outstanding Youth
Award by the Town of Tonawanda Youth Board on May
10, 2018

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jacob McLaughlin upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Outstanding Youth Award by the Town of Tonawanda Youth Board, to be
celebrated at its 41st Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 10, 2018;
and

WHEREAS, A resident of Buffalo, New York, and a student at St.
Joseph's Collegiate Institute, Jacob McLaughlin has distinguished
himself as a young man of superlative ability, establishing a high
standard of excellence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in
youthful years; and

WHEREAS, Jacob McLaughlin, in achieving this high honor, may take
just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of
excellence he brings to his family, friends, community and school; and

WHEREAS, With his sense of civic duty and his commitment to others,
Jacob McLaughlin represents the best development of the potential which
is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; and

WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
scholar now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and
appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers,
coaches and parents; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jacob McLaughlin upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Outstanding Youth Award by the Town of Tonawanda Youth Board on
May 10, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jacob McLaughlin.