Honor Student Athlete Achievement

2017 Senior Scholar-Athlete WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with its long-standing traditions, to honor the achievements of its young citizens and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and accomplishments exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Emily Dowling upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2017 Senior Scholar-Athlete; this momentous occasion was celebrated with a Breakfast on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Kuhl's Highland House, Middletown, New York; and WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Emily Dowling has distinguished herself as a young woman of superlative ability, talent, and maturity, establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purposefulness of life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and WHEREAS, Emily Dowling, a student at George F. Baker High School in Tuxedo Park, New York, ranked 5th in her class with a 92.00 GPA; she participated in numerous sports including volleyball, softball and basketball; in addition, she serves as the Captain of her softball, volleyball and basketball teams; and WHEREAS, A member of Student Council and recipient of the Bernie Berman Sportsmanship Award, Emily Dowling plans to attend college and major in physical education and health science; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Emily Dowling volunteers her time at a local nursing home; and WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Emily Dowling has brought honor to her family, school, and community; and WHEREAS, Emily Dowling may stand with pride in her achievements, experiencing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her accomplishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as she continues her education; and WHEREAS, Emily Dowling represents the potential inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to honor this young woman, recognizing her achievements and the promise of her future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Emily Dowling upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2017 Senior Scholar-Athlete, and to wish her well in her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Emily Dowling.