LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Thomas Johnson upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic
Athletic Association as a 2015 Senior Scholar-Athlete

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to honor the achievements of its young
citizens and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and accomplishments
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Thomas Johnson
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2015 Senior
Scholar-Athlete; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Thomas Johnson has distin-
guished himself as a young man of superlative ability, talent, and matu-
rity, establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purposeful-
ness of life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Johnson, a student at Newburgh Free Academy, is ranked
19th in his class with a 97.229 GPA; he was a member of the swimming
team; and
WHEREAS, A member of the National Honor Society and the New York State
Science Honor Society, as well as the Newburgh Sharks swim club and
Newburgh Free Academy Solar Racing Team, Thomas Johnson has plans to
attend the University of Delaware or Seton Hall University and major in
Mathematics; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Thomas Johnson
has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Johnson may stand with pride in his achievements,
experiencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of his accom-
plishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as he contin-
ues his education; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Johnson represents the potential inherent in our most
precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to honor
this young man, recognizing his achievements and the promise of his
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Thomas Johnson upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as
a 2015 Senior Scholar-Athlete, and to wish him well in his future
endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas Johnson.