Senate Resolution No. 757

BY: Senator METZGER

HONORING Kaitlyn M. Adkins upon the occasion of
being named a New York Academic Scholar by USA Today
and Phi Theta Kappa on April 24, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kaitlyn M.
Adkins upon the occasion of being named a New York Academic Scholar by
USA Today and Phi Theta Kappa to be celebrated at its Lunch Reception on
Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at the Albany Capital Center, Albany, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Phi Theta Kappa is a fraternal organization with a mission
to recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide
opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders; and

WHEREAS, This vital organization works diligently to provide
opportunities for the development of leadership and service, to create
an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas, to encourage fellowship
for scholars, and to stimulate interest in continuing academic
excellence; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Walden, New York, Kaitlyn M. Adkins is being
honored for her outstanding academic performance and service to her
college and community; and

WHEREAS, As Kaitlyn M. Adkins takes her leave of SUNY Orange, she
bequeaths a legacy of academic achievement, school involvement and
community service to which others may aspire; and

WHEREAS, Kaitlyn M. Adkins stands poised on the threshold of a broad
and challenging world, a testament to the love and nurturing care of her
family, friends and school; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to honor Kaitlyn M. Adkins,
a young woman and able scholar, recognizing the value of her labors and
the promise of her future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Kaitlyn M. Adkins upon the occasion of being named a New York
Academic Scholar by USA Today and Phi Theta Kappa on April 24, 2019; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kaitlyn M. Adkins.