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This resolution honors Jacob Opalinski as the Youth of the Year Award recipient by the Exchange Club of the Tonawandas.
Why it matters
Recognizing youth leadership and service. By honoring Jacob Opalinski, the resolution highlights the importance of academic excellence, community involvement, and leadership among young people, reinforcing these qualities as ideals for others to follow.
Promoting positive role models. The resolution positions Jacob as a role model not only for his peers but also for the broader community, illustrating how individual achievement and civic engagement can inspire collective improvement.
Strengthening community values. By publicly celebrating youth who contribute through volunteerism, academics, and extracurricular activities, the award encourages stronger community ties and a culture of service among residents.
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Honor Jacob Opalinski Award
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Senate Resolution No. 2139 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Jacob Opalinski upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Youth of the Year Award by the Exchange Club of the Tonawandas on May
25, 2017 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,… Show allHide
25, 2017 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 Jacob Opalinski upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Youth of the Year Award by the Exchange Club of the Tonawandas, to be celebrated at its Youth of the Month Banquet on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at the Buffalo Launch Club, Grand Island, New York; and WHEREAS, This auspicious award is given to a high school student who displays outstanding academic achievement, as well as participation in sports, school activities and service to the community; Jacob Opalinski is one such individual; and WHEREAS, The son of Brian and Danielle Opalinski, Jacob Opalinski has served as President of his class each of his four years in high school; and WHEREAS, Jacob Opalinski is ranked third in his class, and is a member of the Mento Club, the National Honor Society and the Youth Court; in addition, he serves as a volunteer youth soccer coach; and WHEREAS, Jacob Opalinski, in achieving this high honor, may take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excellence he brings to his family, friends, community and school; and WHEREAS, With his sense of civic duty and his commitment to others, Jacob Opalinski represents the best development of the potential which is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Jacob Opalinski upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Youth of the Year Award by the Exchange Club of the Tonawandas on
May 25, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jacob Opalinski.
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