Honor Scholar-Athlete Elizabeth McLean

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 Elizabeth McLean upon the occasion of her 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, Elizabeth McLean 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 student at John S. Burke Catholic High School, Elizabeth McLean has a 4.0 GPA; she is a member of the National English Honor Society and the National Honor Society where she also serves as Treasurer; and WHEREAS, Elizabeth McLean also participates in the school band, FMJ, and ACE and has been a student mentor; she has also been a vital member of the cross country team, and both the indoor and outdoor track and field teams; and WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, Elizabeth McLean plans to major in engineering at either RPI or Stevens Institute of Technology; and WHEREAS, Elizabeth McLean gives tirelessly of her time and energies volunteering for St. Margaret's Soup Kitchen, Vacation Bible School and various Thrall Library summer programs; and WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Elizabeth McLean has brought honor to her family, school, and community; and WHEREAS, Elizabeth McLean 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, Elizabeth McLean 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 Elizabeth McLean upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2018 Senior Scholar-Athlete, 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 Elizabeth McLean.