Senate Resolution No. 758

BY: Senator METZGER

HONORING Michael A. Conklin upon the occasion of
being named a New York Academic Scholar by USA Today
and Phi Theta Kappa on April 24, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing traditions, honoring 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 Michael A.
Conklin upon the occasion of being named a New York Academic Scholar by
USA Today and Phi Theta Kappa to be celebrated at its Lunch Reception on
Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at the Albany Capital Center, Albany, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Phi Theta Kappa is a fraternal organization with a mission
to recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide
opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders; and

WHEREAS, This vital organization works diligently to provide
opportunities for the development of leadership and service, to create
an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas, to encourage fellowship
for scholars, and to stimulate interest in continuing academic
excellence; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Port Jervis, New York, Michael A. Conklin is
being honored for his outstanding academic performance and service to
his college and community; and

WHEREAS, As Michael A. Conklin takes his leave of SUNY Orange, he
bequeaths a legacy of academic achievement, school involvement and
community service to which others may aspire; and

WHEREAS, Michael A. Conklin stands poised on the threshold of a
broad and challenging world, a testament to the love and nurturing care
of his family, friends and school; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to honor Michael A. Conklin,
a young man and able scholar, recognizing the value of his labors and
the promise of his future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Michael A. Conklin upon the occasion of being named a New York
Academic Scholar by USA Today and Phi Theta Kappa on April 24, 2019; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Michael A. Conklin.