Honor Scholar-Athlete Thomas Nafash

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 Thomas Nafash 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, Thomas Nafash 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, Thomas Nafash, a student at Warwick Valley High School, ranked 2nd in his class with a 96.73 GPA; he participated in numerous sports including cross country, indoor track and outdoor track; and WHEREAS, A class officer and a member of numerous organizations including National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Leadership Academy and Student Senate, Thomas Nafash plans to attend college and major in chemical engineering; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Thomas Nafash enjoys assisting with the Special Olympics and the local Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Thomas Nafash has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and WHEREAS, Thomas Nafash 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, Thomas Nafash 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 Thomas Nafash 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 Thomas Nafash.