Honor Marc C. Titterington

Senate Resolution No. 5255 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Marc C. Titterington upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Youth of the Year Award by the Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Marc C. Titterington upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Youth of the Year Award by the Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns; and WHEREAS, With this monumental win, Marc C. Titterington will compete for the New York State title; and WHEREAS, The Boys & Girls Club's highest honor, the Youth of the Year Award, recognizes outstanding contributions to a club member's family, school, and overall community, as well as their perseverance in overcoming personal challenges and obstacles; these honorees are shining examples and living proof that great futures start at Boys & Girls Clubs; and WHEREAS, Marc C. Titterington has been a vital member of the Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns for 12 years; since his parents worked long hours, he enjoyed spending time with good people who cared about him in a safe environment; and WHEREAS, In his younger years, Marc C. Titterington was an enthusiastic member of the Torch Club, a group that performed various service activities while beginning to instil foundations for leadership in the members; and WHEREAS, Marc C. Titterington gave back to the Club that helped him so much by volunteering with the Newman Family Club's hockey, baseball, and flag football programs; each year, he also works with the Challenged Athletes Participating in Sports (CAPS) Baseball Program; and WHEREAS, In addition to his volunteer work with the Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns, Marc C. Titterington participated in the local group Team Up to Clean Up, and during the holidays, he assists with the Christmas For Kids event at his high school; and WHEREAS, As a student, Marc C. Titterington has always pushed himself by taking AP classes, additional non-required courses and an extensive career-focused course toward his goal of becoming a teacher; and WHEREAS, After graduating, Marc C. Titterington plans on studying education with a focus on special education at St. Bonaventure College; and WHEREAS, Through his active involvement in the community and his sincere dedication to others, Marc C. Titterington has become an exceptional role model for others; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Marc C. Titterington upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Youth of the Year Award by the Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Marc C. Titterington.