Bill Text: NY J01672 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1672 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Anthony Francis DeFalco upon the occasion of being named a National Merit Scholar on May 8, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-30 - ADOPTED [J01672 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01672-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1672

BY: Senator THOMAS

        CONGRATULATING  Anthony  Francis  DeFalco 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
Anthony Francis DeFalco 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,  A senior at South Side High School, Anthony F. DeFalco 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,   Anthony   F.   DeFalco,  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, Anthony F.
DeFalco 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 Anthony Francis DeFalco 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 Anthony Francis DeFalco.