Senate Resolution No. 417

BY: Senator PARKER

        HONORING Leyanna McIntosh upon the occasion of her
        designation  as  recipient  of the Youth of the Year
        Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. on February  17,
        2023

  WHEREAS,  It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing traditions, honoring  the  youth  of  today,  and
leaders  of  tomorrow,  whose  character  and achievements 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
Leyanna  McIntosh  upon  the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Youth of the Year  Award  by  Stuy  Park  Lions  Club,  Inc.  to  be
celebrated  at  its  30th  Annual  Pearl  Red  and White Gala on Friday,
February 17, 2023, at Antun's, Queens Village, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Stuy  Park  Lions  Club  is  part  of   Lions   Clubs
International,  one  of  the largest service organizations in the world,
and is deeply committed to meeting the challenges of public service; and

  WHEREAS, Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Leyanna McIntosh  is
an  active and involved student at Brooklyn College Academy High School,
and was a member of "Black Girl Code" and "Code Next"; she  also  joined
Smallwood  Dance  School, where she collaborated with the supervisors to
instruct and develop young dancers with dance skills; and

  WHEREAS, Currently, Leyanna McIntosh  serves  as  Vice-President  of
Stuy  Park  LEO  Club, where the focus is on engaging youths in positive
activities, as well as serving the community by raising awareness on the
initiatives of Lions Inernational; and

  WHEREAS, After graduating in June of 2023, with an Advanced  Regents
Diploma,  Leyanna  McIntosh  plans  to major in environmental studies so
that she can continue to use her voice to make our world a better  place
to live, work and play; and

  WHEREAS,  The  success of the State of New York, the strength of our
communities, and the vitality  of  American  society  depend,  in  great
measure,  upon the dedication of young people like Leyanna McIntosh, who
use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to  honor  Leyanna  McIntosh
for  her  outstanding  record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and
community service, recognizing the value of her labors and  the  promise
of her future; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Leyanna McIntosh upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Youth of the Year Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc.; and be  it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Leyanna McIntosh.