LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Madison Schermerhorn upon the occasion
of being named an Outstanding Student by the Capital District YMCA on
May 14, 2015

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
Madison Schermerhorn upon the occasion of being named an Outstanding
Student by the Capital District YMCA to be celebrated at its 10th Annual
Student and Educator Awards Breakfast Reception, on Thursday, May 14,
2015, at the Sarazen Student Union, Siena College, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, This commendation honors high school students and educators
for their dedication to service in their schools, community, and local
YMCA; and
WHEREAS, Madison Schermerhorn is currently a junior at Cohoes High
School; this exceptional young woman is extremely dedicated in giving
back to both her school and her community; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Madison Schermerhorn has participated in
various volunteer activities such as participating in a breast cancer
walk, serving dinner to the elderly, and helping to count votes on
Election Day; and
WHEREAS, In her school, Madison Schermerhorn is a member of the
National Honor Society, where she serves on the fall open house, fresh-
man orientation and helping set up the school's semi-formal dance; and
WHEREAS, With a sense of civic duty and her commitment to others,
Madison Schermerhorn represents the best development of the potential
which is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative
Body to wish Madison Schermerhorn continued success throughout her
school years and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Madison Schermerhorn upon the occasion of being named an Outstand-
ing Student by the Capital District YMCA on May 14, 2015; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Madison Schermerhorn.