Senate Resolution No. 2079

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        CONGRATULATING  Sabrina N. Eager 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
Sabrina  N.  Eager  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, Sabrina N. Eager 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 Syosset High School, Sabrina N. Eager
plans to major in Neuroscience; and

  WHEREAS,  Sabrina N. Eager, 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, Sabrina N.
Eager 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  Sabrina  N.  Eager  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 Sabrina N. Eager.