Honor Jessica Curtis Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 4752 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING Jessica Curtis upon the occasion of her induction into the Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame on October 8, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those distinguished citizens who devote their time and energies to the service of their community and profession, participating in civic affairs and enhancing the character and quality of life for all citizens; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Jessica Curtis upon the occasion of her induction into the Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame, celebrated at the 8th Annual Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Banquet on Sunday, October 8, 2017, which was held at the Erie Trackside Manor in Port Jervis, New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have achieved personal success and have made a significant contribution to society, serving as role models to inspire current and future generations of Port Jervis students; a member of the Class of 1998, Jessica Curtis is truly deserving of this great honor; and WHEREAS, At the age of 22, Jessica Curtis was the youngest person to be elected to political office in Port Jervis' history, holding the position of council woman; and WHEREAS, Jessica Curtis began her career in broadcasting as Associate Producer at New York City's 77WABC Radio; she then assumed the role of Producer of Special Events and Politics at Fox News Radio; in this capacity, she produced live coverage which included broadcasts of primary elections, national conventions and both Presidential debates and inaugurations; and WHEREAS, Jessica Curtis is also an NRA Certified Instructor in the field of both Pistol and Personal Protection; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and community service, a period of constructive involvement, Jessica Curtis stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those individuals who enhanced the well-being and vitality of their community and demonstrated a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Jessica Curtis upon the occasion of her induction into the Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame on October 8, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jessica Curtis.