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 Matthew Guattery 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, Matthew Guattery 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 Middletown High School, Matthew Guattery has a

100.28 GPA; he is a member of the National Honor Society and Youth in Government; and WHEREAS, Matthew Guattery is also a participant of the indoor track, as well as the team captain for the cross country and lacrosse teams; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Matthew Guattery gives tirelessly of his time and energies volunteering at various National Honor Society and Boy Scouts of America activities; and WHEREAS, Matthew Guattery plans to attend Cornell University or Boston University this fall; and WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Matthew Guattery has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and WHEREAS, Matthew Guattery 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, Matthew Guattery 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 Matthew Guattery 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 Matthew Guattery.