Senate Resolution No. 2516

BY: Senator BONACIC

HONORING Brendan Hughes 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 Brendan
Hughes 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, Brendan Hughes 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 Goshen High School, Brendan Hughes has a
96.26; he is a member of the National Honor Society and the World
Language Honor Society; in addition, he is the captain of the soccer
team which is ranked an All-Section Team; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Brendan Hughes gives tirelessly
of his time and energies to serving as a Peer Tutor, and volunteers at
the Food Pantry; he plans to attend Rochester Institute of technology
and major in packaging science; and

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

WHEREAS, Brendan Hughes 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, Brendan Hughes 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 Brendan Hughes 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 Brendan Hughes.