LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Emily Barranca upon the occasion of
being named an Outstanding Student by the Capital District YMCA on May
14, 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
Emily Barranca upon the occasion of being named an Outstanding Student
by the Capital District YMCA to be celebrated at its 10th Annual Student
and Educator Awards Breakfast Reception, on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at
the Sarazen Student Union, Siena College, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, This commendation honors high school students and educators
for their dedication to service in their schools, community, and local
YMCA; and
WHEREAS, Emily Barranca is currently a senior at the Academy of the
Holy Names; this exceptional young woman is extremely dedicated in
giving back to both her school and her community; and
WHEREAS, For four years, Emily Barranca has been a vital member of the
Junior Ladies of Charity, where she held the position of President in
both her junior and senior year of high school; in the fall, she plans
on attending Swarthmore College and continuing her volunteer efforts;
and
WHEREAS, In her school, Emily Barranca has held numerous leadership
roles, including President for the Students Against Destructive Deci-
sions, and Secretary of the National Honor Society; in addition, she
serves as a peer tutor; and
WHEREAS, With a sense of civic duty and her commitment to others,
Emily Barranca 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 Emily Barranca continued success throughout her school
years and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Emily Barranca upon the occasion of being named an Outstanding
Student by the Capital District YMCA on May 14, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted Emily Barranca.