Honor Robert Miller Award

Senate Resolution No. 2364 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER HONORING Robert Miller upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Youth of the Year Award by the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Robert Miller upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Youth of the Year Award by the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester; and WHEREAS, The Boys & Girls Club's highest honor, the Youth of the Year Award, recognizes outstanding contributions to a club member's family, school, and overall community, as well as their perseverance in overcoming personal challenges and obstacles; these honorees are shining examples and living proof that great futures start at Boys & Girls Clubs; and WHEREAS, A leader in the Boys & Girls Club, Robert Miller has been an advocate against violence in his community; using his artistic gifts as a medium, he is revered by his peers for his courage and charismatic candor; and WHEREAS, Currently, Robert Miller is a part of the Sweet Dancerz Troupe at the Boys & Girls Club where he makes it his mission to promote a healthy lifestyle, consisting of a balanced diet, physical conditioning and obtaining the required hours of rest; for him, dance reduces stress and allows him to relieve daily pressures; and WHEREAS, An ambitious and hard-working scholar, Robert Miller has worked hard to maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher and has made honor roll for the third consecutive time this year; in addition, he volunteers to help other club members succeed in school by helping younger students work on Math, Reading and English; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to a career in fashion, Robert Miller plans to study design and merchandising at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, New York; and WHEREAS, Through his active involvement in the community and his sincere dedication to others, Robert Miller has become an exceptional role model for others; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor 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; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Robert Miller upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Youth of the Year Award by the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Robert Miller.