LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Benjamin Ulrich upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic
Athletic Association as a 2016 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 Benjamin
Ulrich upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2016 Senior
Scholar-Athlete; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Benjamin Ulrich 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, Benjamin Ulrich, a student at Monticello High School in
Monticello, New York, ranked 29th in his class with a 91 GPA; he partic-
ipated in numerous sports including football, wrestling and tennis; and
WHEREAS, A member of National Honor Society and the Academy of
Finance, Benjamin Ulrich plans to attend the State University of New
York at Buffalo and major in physical therapy while continuing to
compete in wrestling; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Benjamin Ulrich enjoys volunteer-
ing at football clinics and wrestling tournaments; in addition, he
assists with Operation Christmas Child during the Holidays; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Benjamin Ulrich
has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Ulrich 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, Benjamin Ulrich 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 Benjamin Ulrich upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as
a 2016 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 Benjamin Ulrich.