Honor Scholar-Athlete Garrett Kolvenbach

Senate Resolution No. 2518 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Garrett Kolvenbach 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 Garrett Kolvenbach 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, Garrett Kolvenbach 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 Eldred Junior Senior High School, Garrett Kolvenbach is ranked ninth in his class with a 90.87 GPA; he is a member of the National Honor Society and Band; and WHEREAS, In addition, he is a member of the baseball, soccer, wrestling and basketball teams; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Garrett Kolvenbach gives tirelessly of his time and energies to volunteering with Boy Scouts, National Honor Society Blood Drive and the community clean-up; and WHEREAS, Garrett Kolvenbach plans to attend Misericordia University in the fall where he will major in physical therapy; and WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Garrett Kolvenbach has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and WHEREAS, Garrett Kolvenbach 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, Garrett Kolvenbach 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 Garrett Kolvenbach 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 Garrett Kolvenbach.