Honor Elijah Burns Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 1755 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Elijah Burns upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the CYO Troy Youth Association, Inc. on June 6, 2019 WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Elijah Burns has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Elijah Burns upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the CYO Troy Youth Association, Inc. to be celebrated at its 15th Annual William J. Pascarell Person of the Year Event on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at The Italian Community Center, Troy, New York; and WHEREAS, Elijah Burns has been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, A past CYO Center member, Elijah Burns spent his younger years attending its Summer Day Camp; he went on to a high school career at LaSalle Institute for three years before transferring to Blair Academy in New Jersey; and WHEREAS, Elijah Burns was selected as a member of the U.S.A Basketball Team and participated in a two week internship at ESPN headquarters in Washington D.C.; he then received a full athletic scholarship to Notre Dame University where he was named Captain and completed his degree in just three and a half years; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, during his time at Notre Dame, Elijah Burns served as an intern with the student-athlete welfare and development office; and WHEREAS, Elijah Burns is currently working towards his Master's degree and is a member of the Basketball Team at Siena College; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast commitment to giving back to his community, Elijah Burns has volunteered scheduling clinics for the youth in the CYO center programs; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Elijah Burns has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Elijah Burns has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Elijah Burns, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Elijah Burns upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the CYO Troy Youth Association, Inc. on June 6, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Elijah Burns.