Honor Katie Horvath’s Service

Senate Resolution No. 1914 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Katie Horvath upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Youth Engaged in Service Award by the Town of Tonawanda Youth Board WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Katie Horvath upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Youth Engaged in Service Award by the Town of Tonawanda Youth Board, to be celebrated at its 40th Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 11,

2017, at the Town of Tonawanda Senior Center in Tonawanda, New York; and WHEREAS, Katie Horvath, of Tonawanda, New York, has achieved recognition for exemplary volunteer service by being named one of the Top 5 Youth Engaged in Service by the Town of Tonawanda Youth Board, for her 79.5 hours of service; and WHEREAS, As a young woman of superlative ability, Katie Horvath has established a high standard of community service, purposefulness of life, and sense of responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and WHEREAS, Katie Horvath has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, The success of the State of New York, the strength of our communities, and the vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people, like Katie Horvath, who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Katie Horvath has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Katie Horvath upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Youth Engaged in Service Award by the Town of Tonawanda Youth Board; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Katie Horvath.