Honor Zoe Gronner Award

26, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with its long-standing traditions, to honor the achievements of its young citizens and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and accomplishments exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Zoe Gronner upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Senior Scholar Humanities Award by the Orange-Ulster BOCES which was celebrated at its Fifth Annual Awards Breakfast, on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Kuhl's Highland House, Middletown, New York; and WHEREAS, This auspicious award recognizes outstanding high school students for their accomplishments and/or performances in the arts, including fine arts, theater, and music; and WHEREAS, Zoe Gronner has distinguished herself as a young woman of superlative ability, talent, and maturity, establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purposefulness of life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and WHEREAS, A senior at Goshen High School, Zoe Gronner will be attending New York University in the fall; she plans on majoring in fine arts (acting) with a minor in drama therapy; currently, she is the President of the Drama Club and alto 1 vocalist in: Varsity Choir, Jazz Choir, Concert Choir and Women's Choir; and WHEREAS, During her four years in high school, Zoe Gronner has been involved in both the dramatic/comedy plays as well as the spring musicals; as a leader of the Drama Club, she assisted the directors and choreographers during numerous rehearsals and also helped her fellow peers when they were struggling by lending a helping hand when needed; and WHEREAS, Zoe Gronner is an active member of the Young Progressives, Cultural Diversity and Blood Drive Club; outside of school, she has had the privilege of performing at Carnegie Hall with the New York Spring Pops: Birthday Gala during the last five years; and WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Zoe Gronner has brought honor to her family, school, and community; and WHEREAS, Zoe Gronner may stand with pride in her achievements, experiencing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her accomplishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as she continues her education; and WHEREAS, Zoe Gronner represents the potential inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to honor this young woman, recognizing her achievements and the promise of her future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Zoe Gronner upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Senior Scholar Humanities Award by the Orange-Ulster BOCES, and to wish her well in her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Zoe Gronner.