Senate Resolution No. 2525

BY: Senator BONACIC

HONORING Jennie Prial upon the occasion of her
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 Jennie Prial
upon the occasion of her 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, Jennie Prial has
distinguished herself as a young woman of superlative ability, talent,
and maturity, establishing standards of excellence and achievement,
purposefulness of life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful
years; and

WHEREAS, Jennie Prial, a student at Warwick Valley High School in
Warwick, New York, ranked 1st in her class with a 97.76 GPA; she
participated in numerous sports including cross country, indoor track
and outdoor track; and

WHEREAS, The Valedictorian, President of the Student Senate and
member of both the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor
Society, Jennie Prial plans to attend Xavier University and major in
nursing; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Jennie Prial enjoys assisting
as both a local nursing home volunteer and emergency room volunteer; in
addition, she is the co-captain of the Junior Ambulance Corp; and

WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Jennie Prial
has brought honor to her family, school, and community; and

WHEREAS, Jennie Prial may stand with pride in her achievements,
experiencing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her
accomplishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as she
continues her education; and

WHEREAS, Jennie Prial represents the potential inherent in our most
precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to honor
this young woman, recognizing her achievements and the promise of her
future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jennie Prial upon the occasion of her designation for special

recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as
a 2016 Senior Scholar-Athlete, and to wish her well in her future
endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jennie Prial.