Honor Tessa Hughes Award

Senate Resolution No. 4466 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Tessa Hughes upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Youth Award by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce on April 26, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role models for their peers; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Tessa Hughes upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Youth Award by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated at its Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Normanside Country Club in Delmar, New York; and WHEREAS, Established in 1957, the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce works on a local and regional level to advance economic development and foster a positive business environment; it offers resources for residents, business, recreation and relocation in Bethlehem and the surrounding region; and WHEREAS, The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce Youth Award recognizes young residents who have contributed to the region either through business or volunteer endeavors; Tessa Hughes is truly deserving of this award; and WHEREAS, Tessa Hughes is an active student of the Bethlehem Central School District where she participates in various groups such as Best Buddies, Peer Helpers, and Students for Peace and Survival; she participated in the Freshman Orientation, and through the Student Senate, she contributed to the Backpack Program; and WHEREAS, Throughout her high school career, Tessa Hughes was a valuable member of the soccer, basketball and lacrosse teams, serving as captain for all three teams; during her junior and senior years, she was the recipient of the Student Athlete Award for Leadership; she also served as a volunteer coach; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Tessa Hughes has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend young individuals of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commitment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves and acting as role models of leadership to be emulated by both peers and young people; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Tessa Hughes upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Youth Award by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Tessa Hughes.