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J1106Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Honor High School Valedictorian

Official title

“Commending Class of 2025 Valedictorian Aranda Donaldo of FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments”

Sponsor Roxanne J. PersaudSD-19
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commends Aranda Donaldo, Class of 2025 Valedictorian at FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School, for her outstanding accomplishments.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizing youth achievement. sends a message that academic excellence, leadership, and community service are deeply valued, which can inspire other students to strive for similar accomplishments.

  2. By specifically honoring a student from a specialized public high school focused on fire and life safety, the resolution highlights both the importance of public safety education and the diverse pathways to success available in New York.

  3. Public commendations like this reinforce the connection between educational institutions and the broader community, illustrating how individual student achievements bring prestige and pride not only to their families but also to their schools and neighborhoods.

  4. The resolution documents and celebrates the legacy that high-achieving students leave behind, encouraging a culture of aspiration and recognizing the potential future impact of today's youth on society at large.

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Honor High School Valedictorian

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Roxanne J. Persaud

Senator · Senate District 19

Chair, Social Services

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. 1106 BY: Senator PERSAUD COMMENDING Class of 2025 Valedictorian Aranda Donaldo of FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety, in recognition of her 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 commend Class of

2025 Valedictorian Aranda Donaldo of FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Graduating on June 27, 2025, Valedictorian Aranda Donaldo represents the best of… Show all

2025 Valedictorian Aranda Donaldo of FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Graduating on June 27, 2025, Valedictorian Aranda Donaldo represents the best of developed potential inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; her achievements have brought enduring honor to her family and community and should be recognized and saluted; and WHEREAS, As Valedictorian Aranda Donaldo takes leave of FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety, she bestows a legacy of academic achievement, school involvement and community service to which others may aspire; and WHEREAS, Valedictorian Aranda Donaldo may now stand with pride as she assesses her achievements, experiences the satisfaction of her labor, and feels the joy of her 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 Class of 2025 Valedictorian Aranda Donaldo of FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Valedictorian Aranda Donaldo.

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