Senate Resolution No. 1612

BY: Senator THOMAS

        CONGRATULATING David K. Wendt 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 David
K.    Wendt 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, David K. Wendt 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 Island Trees High  School,  David  K.
Wendt plans to major in Physics; and

  WHEREAS,  David  K.  Wendt, 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, David K.
Wendt 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  David K. Wendt 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 David K. Wendt.