Assembly Resolution No. 639
BY: M. of A. Crouch
CONGRATULATING Ryan S. Harris, Scholar Athlete
Award recipient, in recognition of his many academic
and sports accomplishments
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 congratulate Ryan
Harris, Scholar Athlete Award recipient, in recognition of his many
academic and sports accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Ryan S. Harris has truly 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 from Sidney Central School, Ryan S. Harris
participates in the HC Welding Technology Program at the Delaware
Chenango Madison Otsego BOCES where he was named Outstanding Student of
the Year for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school year, and received two
perfect attendance awards; he was also inducted into the National
Technical Honor Society at the Robert W. Harrold Education Campus, and
was chosen to represent his BOCES in the Skills USA Competition; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional athlete, Ryan S. Harris was the quarterback
for his football team, played soccer and was a key player on the
basketball team; he was named Outstanding Football Athlete by the
football coaches and was selected to the N.Y. State Sports Writers
Association All-Stars Second Team; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Ryan S. Harris broke four Sidney High School
records and one Section 4 record and was named Honorable Mention for the
Section 4 All Stars Basketball Team and Athlete of the Year for
Football; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, Ryan S. Harris plans to
attend Hobart Institute of Welding Technology in the Structural and Pipe
Welding Program in September of 2019; after the 38-week program, he
plans to work on either a pipeline or weld sanitary pipe, eventually
operating his own company one day; with his drive and commitment, he
will surely make a positive contribution to the field and the future of
welding in the United States; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Ryan S.
Harris has brought honor to his family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Ryan S. Harris 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, Ryan S. Harris 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
congratulate Ryan S. Harris, Scholar Athlete Award recipient, in
recognition of his many academic and sports accomplishments, 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 Ryan S. Harris.