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J2070Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor National Merit Scholar

Official title

“Congratulating Kavya G. Rao upon the occasion of being named a National Merit Scholar”

Sponsor Jim GaughranSD-5
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Kavya G. Rao for being named a National Merit Scholar and recognizes her academic achievements.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the impact of individual academic achievement. , showcasing how one student's success can serve as inspiration for peers and younger students in the community.

  2. Underscores the significance of the National Merit Scholarship Program. as a highly selective and rigorous academic recognition, emphasizing the value placed on educational excellence at both state and national levels.

  3. Reinforces the importance of community and family support. in nurturing exceptional students, acknowledging that such achievements often reflect the collective efforts of teachers, mentors, and family members.

  4. Signals state-level pride in fostering future leaders. , suggesting that recognizing high-achieving students is part of broader efforts to encourage civic engagement, ambition, and continued educational attainment.

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Honor National Merit Scholar

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Jim Gaughran

Senator · Senate District 5

Chair, Local Government

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 2070 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN CONGRATULATING Kavya G. Rao upon the occasion of being named a National Merit Scholar WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with its long-standing traditions, to honor the… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2070 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN CONGRATULATING Kavya G. Rao upon the occasion of being named a National Merit Scholar 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 Kavya G. Rao upon the occasion of being named a National Merit Scholar on Wednesday, May 8, 2019; and WHEREAS, The National Merit Scholarship Program, one of the most prestigious academic recognition programs in the Nation, was established in 1955, and recognizes through rigorous competitive examinations, those students across the country who demonstrate exceptional academic ability; and WHEREAS, Kavya G. Rao was one of 2,500 Merit Scholar designees chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding Finalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program; and WHEREAS, After graduating from Half Hollow Hills High School East, Kavya G. Rao plans to major in Medicine; and WHEREAS, Kavya G. Rao, a superb student of singular distinction and superlative abilities, has established high standards of academic excellence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; and WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Kavya G. Rao has brought honor to her family, school, and community; she truly embodies diligence, motivation and tenacity, admirable qualities that will serve her well now and into the future; and WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this scholar now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, coaches and parents; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Kavya G. Rao upon the occasion of being named a National Merit Scholar; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kavya G. Rao.

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