Honor Sydney Marino Scholarship

Senate Resolution No. 3540 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Sydney Marino upon the occasion of her 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 Sydney Marino upon the occasion of her 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, The daughter of a member of the New York Air National Guard 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Airport, Sydney Marino is an exceptional student-athlete at Newtown High School in Connecticut; for four years, she has been a member of the school's field hockey team which won the Connecticut South Western Conference Championship; and WHEREAS, Sydney Marino also acted in the school's plays, and studied public speaking and debating in preparation of her future career as an Imagineer with the Walt Disney Company; after graduation, she plans on continuing her education studying mechanical engineering at Fairfield University; and WHEREAS, Throughout her high school career, Sydney Marino has displayed exceptional academic achievement, a strong sense of community responsibility, and a commitment to excellence which is unparalleled; and WHEREAS, Sydney Marino, in achieving this academic honor, may take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excellence she brings to her family, friends, community and school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Sydney Marino upon the occasion of her 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 Sydney Marino.