Senate Resolution No. 2515

BY: Senator BONACIC

HONORING Nickolas Hill upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Orange
County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a
2017 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 Nickolas
Hill upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2017 Senior
Scholar-Athlete; this momentous occasion was celebrated with a Breakfast
on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Kuhl's Highland House, Middletown, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Nickolas Hill 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 student at Roscoe Central School, Nickolas Hill has a
86.80 GPA and is ranked eighth in his class; he is the President of
Student Government and on the High Honor Roll; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Nickolas Hill is the Captain of the baseball
team, a member of the track team, basketball team, and the football team
which is ranked All-Section team and All-State third team; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Nickolas Hill gives tirelessly
of his time and energies to volunteering for Food Drives, Kiwanis Club,
and various basketball activities; he plans to attend college and major
in physical education; and

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

WHEREAS, Nickolas Hill 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, Nickolas Hill 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 Nickolas Hill upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as

a 2017 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
transmitted to Nickolas Hill.