LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ruby Pan upon the occasion of being
named an Outstanding Student by the Capital District YMCA on April 28,
2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 Ruby
Pan upon the occasion of being named an Outstanding Student by the Capi-
tal District YMCA, at its 18th Annual Student and Educator Awards Break-
fast Reception, on April 28, 2015, at the Appel Inn, Altamont, New York;
and
WHEREAS, This commendation honors high school students and educators
from Guilderland, Voorheesville, Berne-Knox-Westerlo, Bethlehem, and
Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High Schools; 15 students and 3 educators are
selected as overall winners for their dedication to service in their
schools, community, and local YMCA; and
WHEREAS, Ruby Pan is currently a junior at Bethlehem Central High
School; this exceptional young woman is extremely dedicated in giving
back to both her school and her community; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Ruby Pan has participated in various volun-
teer activities such as patient aid and archive work at St. Peter's
Hospital, Albany, New York, and taking care of the cats at her local
animal shelter; and
WHEREAS, In her school, Ruby Pan tutors other students and is a member
of the cross country team; in her free time she enjoys singing and
sketching; and
WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others,
Ruby Pan represents the best development of the potential which is
inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative
Body to wish Ruby Pan continued success throughout her school years and
beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ruby Pan upon the occasion of being named an Outstanding Student
by the Capital District YMCA on April 28, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ruby Pan.