LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Katherine Parise upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by the Orange County Interscho-
lastic Athletic Association as a 2016 Senior Scholar-Athlete

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to honor the achievements of its young
citizens and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and accomplishments
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Katherine
Parise upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2016 Senior
Scholar-Athlete; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Katherine Parise has distin-
guished herself as a young woman of superlative ability, talent, and
maturity, establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purpose-
fulness of life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years;
and
WHEREAS, Katherine Parise, a student at Pine Bush High School, is
ranked 9th in her class with a 100 GPA; she participated in numerous
sports including soccer, indoor track, basketball and softball
(Captain); and
WHEREAS, A member of National Honor Society, the Newspaper Club, and
the Science Club (vice president), Katherine Parise was also involved
with Student Government and served as President of both her freshman and
sophomore class, as well as Student President of the Athletic Training
Fund; she plans to attend Dickinson College while competing in softball
and possibly soccer; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Katherine Parise enjoys giving of
her time and energy as a peer tutor, and a volunteer for Relay for Life,
Pine Bush youth soccer and the soup kitchen; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Katherine
Parise has brought honor to her family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Katherine Parise may stand with pride in her achievements,
experiencing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her accom-
plishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as she
continues her education; and
WHEREAS, Katherine Parise represents the potential inherent in our
most precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to
honor this young woman, recognizing her achievements and the promise of
her future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Katherine Parise upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as
a 2016 Senior Scholar-Athlete, and to wish her well in her future
endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Katherine Parise.