LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jefferson Gardner 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
Jefferson Gardner 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, Jefferson Gardner is currently a senior at Colonie Central
High School; this exceptional young man is extremely dedicated in giving
back to both his school and his community; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Jefferson Gardner has participated in various
volunteer activities such as collecting both food for troops and funds
for UNICEF, and assisting at the NEDA Walk; in addition, he holds
several positions at the Eastern Parkway United Methodist Church Vaca-
tion Bible School, such as Recreation Leader, and Recreation and Music
Assistant; and
WHEREAS, Holding a 4.0 GPA, Jefferson Gardner is a member of numerous
clubs in his school, including Key Club, student Senate, and the
National Honors Society; he is also the Boys State representative; and
WHEREAS, With a sense of civic duty and his commitment to others,
Jefferson Gardner 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 Jefferson Gardner continued success throughout his school
years and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jefferson Gardner 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 Jefferson Gardner.