Senate Resolution No. 5641

BY: Senator BONACIC

HONORING Gerard O'Reilly upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Orange
County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a
2018 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 Gerard
O'Reilly upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2018 Senior
Scholar-Athlete; this momentous occasion was celebrated with a Breakfast
on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Kuhl's Highland House, Middletown, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Gerard O'Reilly 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 George F. Baker High School, Gerard O'Reilly
has a 93.72 GPA and is ranked 4th in his class; he is a member of the
National Honor Society, Student Council and Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, An exceptional athlete, Gerard O'Reilly served as Captain
of the soccer team; and

WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, Gerard O'Reilly plans to
major in nursing at either SUNY Binghamton or the University of South
Carolina; and

WHEREAS, An Eagle Scout, Gerard O'Reilly gives tirelessly of his
time and energies volunteering at the Sloatsburg food pantry and serves
as a peer tutor; and

WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Gerard
O'Reilly has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and

WHEREAS, Gerard O'Reilly 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, Gerard O'Reilly 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 Gerard O'Reilly upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as
a 2018 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 Gerard O'Reilly.