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This resolution commends Conor Van Riper for being selected to the 2019 USTFCCCA Individual All-Academic Team.
Why it matters
Recognizes the balance of academic and athletic excellence. by highlighting that Conor Van Riper maintained a high GPA while also performing among the top athletes in his sport, setting an example for student-athletes about the importance of prioritizing both education and athletics.
Underscores the value of positive role models in the community. , as the resolution explicitly mentions how Conor's achievements bring honor to his family, school, and the broader community, reinforcing the societal benefits of celebrating well-rounded young people.
Signals legislative support for student achievement and youth development. , showing that state lawmakers value and publicly acknowledge the hard work and potential of students, which may encourage other young people to strive for similar accomplishments.
Highlights the significance of collegiate athletic organizations. (like the USTFCCCA) in setting rigorous standards that promote both academic and athletic growth, emphasizing the broader impact these organizations have on shaping the priorities and aspirations of college athletes.
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Senate Resolution No. 981 BY: Senator METZGER COMMENDING Conor Van Riper upon the occasion of his selection as a member of the 2019 U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Individual All-Academic Team WHEREAS, This Legislative… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 981 BY: Senator METZGER COMMENDING Conor Van Riper upon the occasion of his selection as a member of the 2019 U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Individual All-Academic Team WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in honoring talented collegiate athletes who distinguish themselves and their community through outstanding academic and athletic performance; and WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical development of the young adults of this State, preparing them for the future by instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a standard of healthy living, imparting a desire for success and developing a sense of fair play and competition; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Conor Van Riper upon the occasion of his selection as a member of the 2019 U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Individual All-Academic Team; and WHEREAS, In order to qualify for this auspicious honor, Conor Van Riper recorded a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or more, while also finishing in the top 25% of his regional championship meet; a freshman at SUNY New Paltz, he is majoring in English; and WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Conor Van Riper 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, An outstanding role model for his fellow students, Conor Van Riper has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and WHEREAS, Conor Van Riper 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, Conor Van Riper represents the potential inherent in our most precious resource, our young adults; 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 commend Conor Van Riper upon the occasion of his selection as a member of the 2019 U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Individual All-Academic Team; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Conor Van Riper.
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