Senate Resolution No. 1572

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Liza Johnson upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Teenager of the Year
Award by the Colonie Elks Lodge on May 23, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing traditions, commending 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 honor Liza Johnson
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Teenager of the
Year Award by the Colonie Elks Lodge to be celebrated at an event on
Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the Colonie Town Hall; and

WHEREAS, Liza Johnson was selected for this auspicious award in
recognition of her strong academic performance, her service to her
school, and her commitment to the community; and

WHEREAS, A senior at Shaker High School, Liza Johnson is actively
involved in numerous activities including student government, World of
Difference Club, Colonie Youth Court, Key Club, and Model United Nations
Club where she serves as President; and

WHEREAS, During her sophomore year, Liza Johnson attended the HOBY
Leadership Conference which has allowed her to expand her skills and
methods as a leader; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her illustrious high school career, Liza Johnson
has consecutively been named to the High Honor Roll list, and has been
the recipient of several National Spanish Exam Medals; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Liza Johnson has been a valuable member of the
tennis, and indoor and outdoor track teams; for her outstanding efforts,
she was named a Scholar Athlete, and was presented with the tennis
team's Sportsmanship Award; and

WHEREAS, Liza Johnson is an active part of her community,
volunteering her time and energies to numerous organizations including
the Shaker Food Pantry, Equinox, Cinderella's Closest, ENL Tutoring and
Catwalk for a Cause; and

WHEREAS, When she is not at school or helping someone, Liza Johnson
works at Bellini's Italian Eatery, serves as a referee for LCSC, and
plays an instrument in the Siena Chamber Orchestra; and

WHEREAS, In achieving this high honor, Liza Johnson may take just
pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excellence
she brings to her family, friends, community and school; and

WHEREAS, Liza Johnson's sense of civic duty and her commitment to
others represents the best development of the potential which is
inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Liza Johnson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Teenager of the Year Award by the Colonie Elks Lodge on May 23,
2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Liza Johnson.