Honor Ellyson Grant Scholarship

Senate Resolution No. 3537 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Ellyson Grant upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Scholarship Award by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the young adults of today and leaders of tomorrow whose character and achievements best exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ellyson Grant upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the

2018 Scholarship Award by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.; and WHEREAS, This momentous occasion will be celebrated at the 20th Annual Tuition Assistance Awards Gala, "Celebrating A Twenty Year Legacy of Mentoring Excellence" on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; and WHEREAS, An exceptional student-athlete at Newburgh Free Academy (NFA), Ellyson Grant maintains a 93.9 GPA, and is a runner on both the indoor and outdoor track teams; he has been the recipient of the Newburgh Board of Education Athletic Scholar Award two times, and is a member of the National Honor Society, the National Science Honor Society, and the National Foreign Language Honor Society; and WHEREAS, After graduation, Ellyson Grant plans to continue his education studying biotechnology and molecular science at the Rochester Institute of Technology; and WHEREAS, When he is not in school, Ellyson Grant can often be found volunteering his time and energy to various worthy organizations including a soup kitchen, a food bank, and a local nursing home; he also studies martial arts and currently, holds a Purple Belt; and WHEREAS, Throughout his high school career, Ellyson Grant has displayed exceptional academic achievement, a strong sense of community responsibility, and a commitment to excellence which is unparalleled; and WHEREAS, Ellyson Grant, in achieving this academic honor, may take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excellence he brings to his family, friends, community and school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Ellyson Grant upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Scholarship Award by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., and to extend best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ellyson Grant.