Senate Resolution No. 1755

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Elijah Burns upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the CYO Troy
Youth Association, Inc. on June 6, 2019

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

WHEREAS, Elijah Burns has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Elijah Burns
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the CYO
Troy Youth Association, Inc. to be celebrated at its 15th Annual William
J. Pascarell Person of the Year Event on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at The
Italian Community Center, Troy, New York; and

WHEREAS, Elijah Burns has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and

WHEREAS, A past CYO Center member, Elijah Burns spent his younger
years attending its Summer Day Camp; he went on to a high school career
at LaSalle Institute for three years before transferring to Blair
Academy in New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, Elijah Burns was selected as a member of the U.S.A
Basketball Team and participated in a two week internship at ESPN
headquarters in Washington D.C.; he then received a full athletic
scholarship to Notre Dame University where he was named Captain and
completed his degree in just three and a half years; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, during his time at Notre Dame, Elijah Burns
served as an intern with the student-athlete welfare and development
office; and

WHEREAS, Elijah Burns is currently working towards his Master's
degree and is a member of the Basketball Team at Siena College; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast commitment to giving back to his
community, Elijah Burns has volunteered scheduling clinics for the youth
in the CYO center programs; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Elijah Burns has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Elijah Burns has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Elijah Burns, that future generations may know and appreciate his
admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Elijah Burns upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the CYO Troy Youth Association, Inc. on June 6, 2019; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Elijah Burns.