Senate Resolution No. 3536

BY: Senator LARKIN

HONORING Antonio Galarza upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2018 Scholarship
Award by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris
Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the young
adults 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
Antonio Galarza upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
2018 Scholarship Award by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter
of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, This momentous occasion will be celebrated at the 20th
Annual Tuition Assistance Awards Gala, "Celebrating A Twenty Year Legacy
of Mentoring Excellence" on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Anthony's
Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; and

WHEREAS, An exceptional student-athlete at Newburgh Free Academy
(NFA), Antonio Galarza is a member of the cross-country, baseball and
crew teams; and

WHEREAS, Antonio Galarza has not allowed juvenile diabetes to limit
his life, but instead has used the challenge to increase his
self-confidence; he has created "Living the Teenage Life of a Diabetic,"
a blog to help others overcome the fears and trials of living with this
disease; and

WHEREAS, After graduation, Antonio Galarza hopes to continue his
education studying music therapy at Orange County Community College, and
then Mount Saint Mary College; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his high school career, Antonio Galarza has
displayed exceptional academic achievement, a strong sense of community
responsibility, and a commitment to excellence which is unparalleled;
and

WHEREAS, Antonio Galarza, in achieving this academic honor, may take
just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of
excellence he brings to his family, friends, community and school; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Antonio Galarza upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the 2018 Scholarship Award by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris
Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., and to extend best wishes for a future
of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Antonio Galarza.