Senate Resolution No. 365

BY: Senator LARKIN

HONORING Jonathan Perez upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2017 Scholarship
Award by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris
Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the young
adults of today and leaders of tomorrow whose character and achievements
best exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jonathan Perez upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
2017 Scholarship Award by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter
of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, This momentous occasion will be celebrated at the 19th
Annual Tuition Assistance Awards Gala on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at
Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; and

WHEREAS, A senior at Newburgh Free Academy (NFA), Jonathan Perez is
a high-ranking student with a full roster of Advanced Placement (AP) and
honors classes; and

WHEREAS, In 2011, this esteemed young man received a Sojourner Truth
Award for Perseverance from the State University of New York, and he is
currently a delegate for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership
Institute in Albany; and

WHEREAS, Jonathan Perez plans to attend SUNY Buffalo or SUNY
Binghamton to study business with a minor in Japanese or Mandarin; he
hopes to pursue a career in international business; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his high school career, Jonathan Perez has
displayed exceptional academic achievement, a strong sense of community
responsibility, and a commitment to excellence which is unparalleled;
and

WHEREAS, Jonathan Perez, in achieving this academic honor, may take
just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of
excellence he brings to his family, friends, community and school; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jonathan Perez upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the 2017 Scholarship Award by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris
Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., and to extend best wishes for a future
of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jonathan Perez.