Senate Resolution No. 1961

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Zachary Clouse upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Robert L.
Weininger Memorial V.F.W. Post No. 8692 on April 30,
2017

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the youth
of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Zachary Clouse upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Robert L. Weininger Memorial V.F.W. Post No. 8692, to
be celebrated at its 47th Annual Loyalty Day Ceremony on Sunday, April
30, 2017, in Colonie, New York; and

WHEREAS, Loyalty Day is a commemorative holiday, upon the observance
of which Americans pause to celebrate our freedom and to reaffirm our
allegiance to the United States, while also remembering our
responsibilities to continue the legacy of liberty; and

WHEREAS, As part of the Loyalty Day, "The Celebration of
Patriotism," event, Zachary Clouse will be presented the 2016 Veterans
Memorial Scholarship Award: PFC Raymond A. Ranellucci, Jr. Scholarship
Award; and

WHEREAS, Zachary Clouse is a senior at Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High
School where he is ranked number one in his class and participates in
numerous clubs and extracurricular activities; in addition, he is a
member of Boy Scout Troop 1067, and has achieved the rank of Eagle
Scout; and

WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction, Zachary Clouse has
distinguished himself as a young man of superlative ability,
establishing a high standard of excellence and purposefulness of life
rarely achieved in youthful years; and

WHEREAS, Zachary Clouse, in achieving this high honor, may take just
pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excellence he
brings to his family, friends, community and school; and

WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative
Body to wish Zachary Clouse continued success throughout his school
years and beyond; and

WHEREAS, With his sense of civic duty and his commitment to others,
Zachary Clouse represents the best development of the potential which is
inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Zachary Clouse upon the occasion of his designation for special

recognition by the Robert L. Weininger Memorial V.F.W. Post No. 8692 on
April 30, 2017; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Zachary Clouse.