LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jonathan Schafer 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
Jonathan Schafer 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, Jonathan Schafer is currently a junior at Loudonville Chris-
tian High School; this exceptional young man is extremely dedicated in
giving back to both his school and his community; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Jonathan Schafer has volunteered his time and
energies at Heather Crosbie's Pre-Kindergarten class; and
WHEREAS, In his school, Jonathan Schafer is a Representative for his
class in the Student Government; in addition, he is a dedicated and
hard-working member of the basketball, soccer, and baseball teams; and
WHEREAS, With a sense of civic duty and his commitment to others,
Jonathan Schafer 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 Jonathan Schafer continued success throughout his school
years and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jonathan Schafer 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 Jonathan Schafer.