Senate Resolution No. 2400

BY: Senator BONACIC

HONORING Ryan Capocciamo upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Senior Scholar
Humanities Award by the Orange-Ulster BOCES on April
27, 2017

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 Ryan
Capocciamo upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Senior Scholar Humanities Award by the Orange-Ulster BOCES which was
celebrated at its Fourth Annual Awards Breakfast, on Thursday, April 27,
2017, at Kuhl's Highland House, Middletown, New York; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious award recognizes outstanding high school
students for their accomplishments and/or performances in the arts,
including fine arts, theater, and music; and

WHEREAS, Ryan Capocciamo has distinguished himself as a young man of
superlative ability, talent, and maturity, establishing standards of
excellence and achievement, purposefulness of life, and responsibility
rarely achieved in youthful years; and

WHEREAS, A senior at Goshen High School, in Goshen, New York, Ryan
Capocciamo plans to major in music industry at SUNY Oneonta in Oneonta,
New York; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his high school career, Ryan Capocciamo has been
an integral member of the stage crew in the theater department, where he
worked on all dramas, musicals and concerts as the sound director; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Ryan Capocciamo has served as a student
representative for the past two years; and

WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Ryan
Capocciamo has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and

WHEREAS, Ryan Capocciamo may stand with pride in his achievements,
experiencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of his
accomplishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as he
continues his education; and

WHEREAS, Ryan Capocciamo 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 Ryan Capocciamo upon the occasion of his designation as recipient

of the Senior Scholar Humanities Award by the Orange-Ulster BOCES, and
to wish him well in his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ryan Capocciamo.