Senate Resolution No. 2504

BY: Senator BONACIC

HONORING Jake Budd upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Orange
County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a
2017 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 Jake Budd
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2017 Senior
Scholar-Athlete; this momentous occasion was celebrated with a Breakfast
on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Kuhl's Highland House, Middletown, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Jake Budd has distinguished
himself as a young man of superlative ability, talent, and maturity,
establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purposefulness of
life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and

WHEREAS, A student at Livingston Manor High School, Jake Budd is
ranked fifth in his class with a 94.52 GPA; he is a member of the
National Honor Society, Student Council, Band and Drama Club; and

WHEREAS, In addition, he is captain of both the football and
baseball teams, as well as a member of the basketball team; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Jake Budd gives tirelessly of
his time and energies volunteering with street clean-up; he is also a
soccer referee, youth basketball coach and church deejay; and

WHEREAS, Jake Budd plans to attend SUNY Brockport in the fall where
he will major in biology with the dream of becoming an orthopedic
surgeon; and

WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Jake Budd has
brought honor to his family, school, and community; and

WHEREAS, Jake Budd may stand with pride in his achievements,
experiencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of his
accomplishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as he
continues his education; and

WHEREAS, Jake Budd represents the potential inherent in our most
precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to honor
this young man, recognizing his achievements and the promise of his
future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jake Budd upon the occasion of his designation for special

recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as
a 2017 Senior Scholar-Athlete, and to wish him well in his future
endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jake Budd.