Honor Sean Michael Joyce

Senate Resolution No. 5363 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Sean Michael Joyce upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Youth of the Year Award by the Boys & Girls Club of Hicksville 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 Sean Michael Joyce upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Youth of the Year Award by the Boys & Girls Club of Hicksville; and WHEREAS, With this monumental win, Sean Michael Joyce 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, A junior at Hicksville High School, Sean Michael Joyce has maintained Honor Roll and Principals List; he outstandingly earned a 98 on his Global History Regents, and was placed in Advanced Placement United States History; and WHEREAS, In addition, he performs in the jazz band, is a member of the Varsity Baseball Team, and writes for the school newspaper; and WHEREAS, Sean Michael Joyce has been a vital member of the Boys & Girls Club of Hicksville for six years; he is a member of Power Hour, a program within the club dedicated to allocating an organized schedule to focus on school work; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, he is a member of the Triple program, Peer Counseling program, and serves as a tutor to both his peers and younger children, hoping to instill his work ethic in others; he has been instrumental in the success of such events as the yearly Food Drive, National Kids Day, and the Open Gym program; and WHEREAS, Sean Michael Joyce's maturity, steadfast dedication, and his sincere ability to share his thoughts and talents have gained him much respect within the Boys & Girls Club of Hicksville; and WHEREAS, Through his active involvement in the community and his sincere dedication to others, Sean Michael Joyce has become an exceptional role model for others; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his high school career, Sean Michael Joyce hopes to major in military science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; 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 Sean Michael Joyce upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Youth of the Year Award by the Boys & Girls Club of Hicksville; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sean Michael Joyce.