LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Swetha Thiagarajan upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the 2015 Youth of the Year Award at the
Regional Level by the Troy Boys & Girls Club

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Swetha Thiagarajan upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2015 Youth of the Year Award at the Regional Level by the Troy Boys
& Girls Club to be celebrated on Tuesday, May 19, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The Boys & Girls Club's highest honor, the Youth of the Year
Award, recognizes a community member whose outstanding contributions to
their community, as well as their perseverance in overcoming personal
challenges and obstacles; these honorees are shining examples and living
proof that great futures start at Boys & Girls Clubs; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Boys & Girls Club of Troy for many years,
Swetha Thiagarajan has overcome numerous obstacles in her young life;
she has learned life may not always be favorable but she can reach her
goals through hard work; and
WHEREAS, Swetha Thiagarajan has shown an unwavering willingness to
serve others and to demonstrate leadership at this vital organization;
she has served as a positive role model for children, from the ages of
5-12, in the afterschool program; and
WHEREAS, An ambitious and hard-working student, Swetha Thiagarajan
currently holds the esteemed title of Valedictorian of her class; upon
graduating, she dreams of attending Harvard University; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Swetha Thiagarajan maintains a healthy lifestyle
by participating in the Chef-It-Up Cooking Club at the Boys & Girls
Club, and playing sports at her school; she is a member of 15Love, a
program which teaches young people how to play tennis; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
Boys & Girls Club member now stands honorably, with just pride in her
accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, under-
standing and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by her
teachers, coaches and loved ones; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Swetha Thiagarajan upon the occasion of her designation as recipi-
ent of the 2015 Youth of the Year Award at the Regional Level by the
Troy Boys & Girls Club; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Swetha Thiagarajan.