Bill Text: NY J02071 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Avery S. Girsky upon the occasion of being named a National Merit Scholar

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-18 - ADOPTED [J02071 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02071-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2071

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        CONGRATULATING  Avery  S. Girsky 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 Avery
S.  Girsky 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,  Avery  S.  Girsky 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  Plainview-Old  Bethpage  John  F.
Kennedy High School, Avery S. Girsky plans to major in Mathematics; and

  WHEREAS, Avery S. Girsky, 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,  Avery  S.
Girsky  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 Avery S. Girsky 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 Avery S. Girsky.