Honor Top 2017 Students

Senate Resolution No. 2594 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER CONGRATULATING the 2017 Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Williamsville South High School, in recognition of their exceptional accomplishments WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the 2017 Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Williamsville South High School, in recognition of their exceptional accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Williamsville South High School's 2017 Valedictorian is Sophia Xu-Friedman, and the 2017 Salutatorian is Miranda Robertson, both of whom are being commended for their outstanding academic performances and exemplary achievements; and WHEREAS, Sophie Xu-Friedman and Miranda Robertson 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 challenging world; and WHEREAS, These two bright and extraordinary students 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those students of remarkable character, who have shown initiative and commitment toward constantly pursing higher goals for themselves, and acting as role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate the 2017 Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Williamsville South High School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments, and to extend to them the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sophie Xu-Friedman and Miranda Robertson.