Honor Autumn Singleton Award

Senate Resolution No. 1284 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Autumn Singleton upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the R.I.G.H.T Award by Valley Central PTA Council WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role models for their peers; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Autumn Singleton upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the R.I.G.H.T Award by Valley Central PTA Council, celebrated at its Annual Founders' Night in March of 2017; and WHEREAS, Founders' Night is a reminder of the substantial role that PTA has played locally, regionally, and nationally in supporting parent involvement and working on behalf of all children and families; and WHEREAS, The R.I.G.H.T Award, which stands for role model, initiative, goals, helpfulness and to make a difference, is dedicated to acknowledging the youth of the Valley Central School District who have demonstrated an exceptional contribution within the community; and WHEREAS, Sixth grade student Autumn Singleton is being recognized with this auspicious award for her boundless energy and inspiration, as well as her role in assisting with various fundraising efforts to support fellow Valley Central students; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her school community, Autumn Singleton participated in such endeavors as wrapping Christmas gifts for students, promoting fundraisers, performing clerical tasks in support of the Backpack Program, and selling candy canes for the National Junior Honor Society; and WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others, Autumn Singleton represents the best development of the potential which is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; and WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to wish Autumn Singleton continued success throughout her school years and beyond; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Autumn Singleton upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the R.I.G.H.T Award by Valley Central PTA Council; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Autumn Singleton.