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J2112Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Top Local Graduates

Official title

“Commending the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments”

Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValleSD-1
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commends the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the 1st Senate District for their outstanding academic achievements.

Why it matters

  1. Public recognition from elected officials can boost student morale. and encourage continued academic excellence, both for current honorees and other students who see their peers celebrated.

  2. Highlighting young achievers reinforces community values. around education, hard work, and leadership, which may inspire families and local organizations to further support youth development.

  3. Formal commendations can strengthen college and scholarship applications. for the honored students, as this resolution becomes part of their official record and demonstrates state-level acknowledgment of their achievements.

  4. By naming individual students and schools, the resolution fosters a sense of pride and unity. within the district, helping to build stronger connections between schools, families, and the broader community.

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Honor Top Local Graduates

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. LaValle

Senator · Senate District 1

Chair, Higher Education

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2112 BY: Senator LAVALLE COMMENDING the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act in accord with its… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2112 BY: Senator LAVALLE COMMENDING the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act in accord with its long-standing traditions, to honor the youth of today, the leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize and commend the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments; and WHEREAS, These Valedictorians and Salutatorians represent the best of developed potential inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; their achievements have brought enduring honor to their families and communities and should be recognized and saluted; and WHEREAS, The Valedictorians and Salutatorians who are being commended for their outstanding academic performances and exemplary achievements include: Angelina Pagano and Toni Esposito -- Greenport UFSD; Tyler Seifert and Thomas Hoeg -- Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD; Robert Kruszeski and Meg Pickerell -- Southold UFSD; Ashley Baldelli -- Eastport/South Manor UFSD; William Arthur Sussman and David Argento -- Miller Place UFSD; Benjamin May and Helene Marinello -- Mount Sinai UFSD; Kyle Gevinski and Ian Moloney -- Riverhead CSD; Pooja A. Deshpande and Nicholas P. LoCastro -- Rocky Point UFSD; and Anthony Peraza and Kyle Higgins -- Shoreham-Wading River CSD; and WHEREAS, These Valedictorians and Salutatorians may now stand with pride as they assess their achievements, experience the satisfaction of their labors and the joy of their accomplishments, eager to face the new experiences of a challenging world; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the aforementioned Valedictorians and Salutatorians.

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