LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Colin Williams 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
Colin Williams 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, Colin Williams is currently a junior at Bishop Maginn High
School; this exceptional young man is extremely dedicated in giving back
to both his school and his community; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Colin Williams has participated in various
volunteer activities such as raising funds for breast cancer research,
working at his local food pantry, and volunteering at his neighborhood
nursing home; and
WHEREAS, In his school, Colin Williams is a member of both the Liturgy
and Service Teams; he is a role model and inspiration to all his class-
mates; and
WHEREAS, With a sense of civic duty and his commitment to others,
Colin Williams 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 Colin Williams continued success throughout his school
years and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Colin Williams 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 to Colin Williams.