Honor Mary Kate Callahan

Senate Resolution No. 1285 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Mary Kate Callahan upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition 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 Mary Kate Callahan upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition 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, A senior at Valley Central High School, Mary Kate Callahan is being recognized with this auspicious award for her exceptional work with a student-run fashion show; and WHEREAS, A young woman of singular distinction, Mary Kate Callahan has distinguished herself as a young woman of superlative ability, establishing a high standard of excellence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; and WHEREAS, Mary Kate Callahan, in achieving this honor, may take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excellence she brings to her family, friends, community and school; and WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others, Mary Kate Callahan 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 Mary Kate Callahan continued success throughout her school years and beyond; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Mary Kate Callahan upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Valley Central PTA Council; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mary Kate Callahan.