Honor Matthew Quimby Achievement

2018 Senior Scholar-Athlete 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 Matthew Quimby upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2018 Senior Scholar-Athlete; this momentous occasion was celebrated with a Breakfast on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Kuhl's Highland House, Middletown, New York; and WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Matthew Quimby has distinguished himself as a young man 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 student at Middletown High School, Matthew Quimby has a

100.98 GPA and is the Valedictorian of his class; he belongs to the National Honor Society, the academic team, and math team; he is also a member of the Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout); and WHEREAS, Matthew Quimby was the team captain for the indoor and outdoor track and field team, section champion in the triple jump and the long jump, and a national qualifier fro the triple jump; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Matthew Quimby gives tirelessly of his time and energies volunteering at: Habitat for Humanity, Beautiful People, and the Middletown Track Youth Program; and WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, Matthew Quimby plans to attend Binghamton University and major in biomedical engineering; and WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Matthew Quimby has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and WHEREAS, Matthew Quimby may stand with pride in his achievements, experiencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of his accomplishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as he continues his education; and WHEREAS, Matthew Quimby represents the potential inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to honor this young man, recognizing his achievements and the promise of his future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Matthew Quimby upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2018 Senior Scholar-Athlete, and to wish him well in his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Matthew Quimby.