LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ryan McCormick 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 Ryan
McCormick 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, Ryan McCormick is currently a senior at Cohoes High School;
this exceptional young man is extremely dedicated in giving back to both
his school and his community; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Ryan McCormick has participated in various
volunteer activities such as organizing the HOBY Area 3 Community Lead-
ership workshop; in addition, he is the co-founder of Spindle City Play-
ers; and
WHEREAS, In his school, Ryan McCormick was the coordinator of the
Cohoes High School Haunted House for four years, and is a member of the
National Honor Society and the Student Council; and
WHEREAS, With a sense of civic duty and his commitment to others, Ryan
McCormick 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 Ryan McCormick continued success throughout his school
years and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ryan McCormick upon the occasion of being named an Outstanding
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 Ryan McCormick.