Senate Resolution No. 2069

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        CONGRATULATING   Morgan   B.   Novikoff  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
Morgan  B.    Novikoff 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, Morgan B. Novikoff 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,
Morgan B. Novikoff plans to major in Public Policy; and

  WHEREAS,  Morgan  B.  Novikoff,  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,  Morgan  B.
Novikoff  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 Morgan B. Novikoff 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 Morgan B. Novikoff.