Honor Jack Wilson Golden

Senate Resolution No. 2512 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Jack Wilson Golden upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 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 Jack Wilson Golden upon the occasion of his 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, Jack Wilson Golden has distinguished himself as a young man of superlative ability, talent, and maturity, establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purposefulness of life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and WHEREAS, A student at Minisink Valley High School, Jack Wilson Golden has a 99.29 GPA; and WHEREAS, Jack Wilson Golden is a member of the baseball team and the swimming team, where he holds the title of co-captain; he also enjoys tutoring his fellow students; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Jack Wilson Golden gives tirelessly of his time and energies to volunteering at various Kiwanis activities such as the Corn Festival and its pancake breakfast; he also works at the Minisink Veterans dinner and serves as a lifeguard; and WHEREAS, Jack Wilson Golden plans to major in pre-law and political science at either Binghamton University or Ithaca College this fall; and WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Jack Wilson Golden has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and WHEREAS, Jack Wilson Golden may stand with pride in his achievements, experiencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of his accomplishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as he continues his education; and WHEREAS, Jack Wilson Golden represents the potential inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to honor this young man, recognizing his achievements and the promise of his future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Jack Wilson Golden upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2017 Senior Scholar-Athlete, and to wish him well in his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jack Wilson Golden.