Honor Bryce Hetherly Scholarship

Senate Resolution No. 3539 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Bryce Hetherly 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 Bryce Hetherly 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, A junior at Wallkill High School, Bryce Hetherly has always wanted to be a pilot; he worked hard to improve his grades and enrolled in an aviation program at Orange-Ulster County BOCES; and WHEREAS, After graduation, Bryce Hetherly hopes to continue his flying education by attending the two-year aviation program at Dutchess Community College; he then plans on transferring to a four-year school to earn his bachelor's degree; and WHEREAS, Throughout his high school career, Bryce Hetherly has displayed exceptional academic achievement, a strong sense of community responsibility, and a commitment to excellence which is unparalleled; and WHEREAS, Bryce Hetherly, 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 Bryce Hetherly 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 Bryce Hetherly.