Senate Resolution No. 5289

BY: Senator BONACIC

HONORING Thomas Sorrentino upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Senior Scholar
Humanities Award by the Orange-Ulster BOCES on April
26, 2018

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 Thomas
Sorrentino upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Senior Scholar Humanities Award by the Orange-Ulster BOCES which was
celebrated at its Fifth Annual Awards Breakfast, on Thursday, April 26,
2018, 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, Thomas Sorrentino 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, Thomas Sorrentino plans to attend Orange County Community
College and minor in education and then transfer to Oswego to major in
technology education; and

WHEREAS, Currently, Thomas Sorrentino is a senior at Minisink Valley
High School, and is participating in three bands playing tuba in the
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Bands, and bass trombone in the Jazz
Ensemble; and

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

WHEREAS, Thomas Sorrentino 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, Thomas Sorrentino 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 Thomas Sorrentino upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Senior Scholar Humanities Award by the Orange-Ulster
BOCES, 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 Thomas Sorrentino.