LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Samantha Anzalone and Joshua Ramos of
Monroe-Woodbury Senior High School in Central Valley, New York, upon the
occasion of their recognition by the TIMES HERALD-RECORD as 2009 Scholar
Athletes

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 honor Samantha Anza-
lone and Joshua Ramos upon the occasion of their recognition by the
TIMES HERALD-RECORD as 2009 Scholar Athletes for their accomplishments
in the current school year; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Samantha Anzalone and Joshua
Ramos have distinguished themselves as students of superlative ability,
talent, and maturity, establishing standards of excellence and achieve-
ment, purposefulness of life, and responsibility rarely achieved in
youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Samantha Anzalone earned an outstanding grade point average
in high school, and has also participated in soccer and track and field;
she is also a member of the National Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, Joshua Ramos earned an outstanding grade point average in
high school, and participated in football, cross country and track; he
also is a member of the National Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, Outstanding role models for their classmates, Samantha Anza-
lone and Joshua Ramos have brought honor to their families, school, and
community; and
WHEREAS, Samantha Anzalone and Joshua Ramos may stand with pride in
their achievements, experiencing the satisfaction of their labors and
the joy of their accomplishments, eager to face the challenge of new
experiences as they continue their education; and
WHEREAS, Samantha Anzalone and Joshua Ramos represent the potential
inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body
is pleased to honor these students, recognizing their achievements and
the promise of their future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Samantha Anzalone and Joshua Ramos upon the occasion of their
recognition by the TIMES HERALD-RECORD as 2009 Scholar Athletes and to
wish them well in their future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Samantha Anzalone and Joshua Ramos.