Bill Text: NY J01610 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Jonathan K. Melkun upon the occasion of being named a National Merit Scholar

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-30 - ADOPTED [J01610 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01610-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1610

BY: Senator THOMAS

        CONGRATULATING   Jonathan   K.   Melkun  upon  the
        occasion of being named a National Merit Scholar  on
        May 8, 2019

  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
Jonathan K. Melkun 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, Jonathan K. Melkun 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  W.  Tresper  Clarke  High  School,
Jonathan K. Melkun plans to major in Aerospace Engineering; and

  WHEREAS,   Jonathan   K.   Melkun,  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 his classmates, Jonathan K.
Melkun has brought honor to his family, school, and community; he  truly
embodies  diligence,  motivation  and tenacity, admirable qualities that
will serve him well now and into the future; and

  WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
scholar now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments and
in  eager  anticipation  of   future   challenges,   understanding   and
appreciating  the  caring  counsel and support provided by his teachers,
coaches and parents; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
congratulate  Jonathan  K.  Melkun  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 Jonathan K. Melkun.