Honor Elora Vargas Achievement

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 Elora Vargas 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, Elora Vargas 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 Middletown High School, Elora Vargas will be attending Corning Community College in the fall in Corning, New York; she plans on majoring in exercise science and minoring in art; and WHEREAS, Currently, Elora Vargas is a member of the Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team, Varsity Soccer, Sports Medicine Club and Bible Club; and WHEREAS, Elora Vargas is an active member of Transformation Church, competing in the church's annual youth convention where she advanced to national competition through fine arts; and WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Elora Vargas has brought honor to her family, school, and community; and WHEREAS, Elora Vargas 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, Elora Vargas 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 Elora Vargas 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 Elora Vargas.