Senate Resolution No. 1573

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Eliza Zehnder 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 Eliza
Zehnder 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, Eliza Zehnder 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 Colonie Central High School, Eliza Zehnder is
ranked 4th in her graduating class; she has maintained an impressive
98.171 average while pursuing one of the school's most rigorous academic
programs which includes numerous advanced placement classes, and courses
at local colleges; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her illustrious high school career, Eliza
Zehnder has served as Vice President of the Executive Club, and was a
talented participant of the soccer, lacrosse, indoor/outdoor track
teams, and the travel/club soccer team; and

WHEREAS, Eliza Zehnder is also a member of the National Honor
Society, and was named both a Raider Scholar and a Scholar Athlete; and

WHEREAS, After graduating, Eliza Zehnder plans to major in biology
at college, followed by medical school; and

WHEREAS, Eliza Zehnder is an active part of her community,
volunteering her time and energies to the Food Bank of North East New
York; during her junior year, this compassionate young woman was the
recipient of the Community Service Award by the School Systems Federal
Credit Union; and

WHEREAS, When she is not at school or helping someone, Eliza Zehnder
works at O'Tooles Restaurant and Pub and enjoys playing the violin,
weightlifting, and hiking the 46 Peaks of New York State; and

WHEREAS, In achieving this high honor, Eliza Zehnder 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, Eliza Zehnder'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 Eliza Zehnder 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 Eliza Zehnder.