LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Taylor Perez upon the occasion of
being named a New York Academic Scholar by USA TODAY and Phi Theta Kappa
on March 8, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in
educational competition, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Taylor
(Rose) Perez from Horseheads, New York, upon the occasion of being named
a New York Academic Scholar by USA TODAY and Phi Theta Kappa; the New
York Community College Association of Presidents (NYCCAP) honored her at
a luncheon on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at the New York State Museum,
Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Phi Theta Kappa is a fraternal organization with a mission to
recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students; and
WHEREAS, This vital organization works diligently to provide opportu-
nities for the development of leadership and service, to create an
intellectual climate for exchange of ideas, to encourage fellowship for
scholars, and to stimulate interest in continuing academic excellence;
and
WHEREAS, Taylor Perez, a student at Finger Lakes Community College in
Canandaigua, New York, was honored for her outstanding academic perform-
ance and service to the college and community; and
WHEREAS, Taylor Perez, a passionate student leader, serves as Vice
President of Student Corporation, co-Chair of the "Laker Pride" commit-
tee, and Resident Assistant at the Finger Lakes Community College; and
WHEREAS, With a remarkable 3.76 GPA, Taylor Perez will be transferring
to RIT to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in new media marketing,
and aspires a career in social media marketing; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
scholar now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciat-
ing the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, coaches and
parents; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend individ-
uals such as Taylor Perez who have shown initiative and commitment
toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting as
role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Taylor Perez upon the occasion of being named a New York Academ-
ic Scholar by USA TODAY and Phi Theta Kappa on March 8, 2016; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Taylor Perez.