LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of
Minisink Valley High School, in recognition of their outstanding accom-
plishments

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of
today -- the leaders of tomorrow -- whose character and achievements
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize
and commend the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Minisink Valley High
School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Minisink Valley High School's 2009 Valedictorian is Mary-
Catherine Avery, and its 2009 Salutatorian is Ashley Doubrava, both of
whom are being commended for their outstanding academic performances and
exemplary achievements; and
WHEREAS, Mary-Catherine Avery and Ashley Doubrava may now stand with
pride as they assess their achievements, experience the satisfaction of
their labors and the joy of their accomplishments, eager to face the new
experiences of a challenging world; and
WHEREAS, These exceptional students of Minisink Valley High School
represent the best of developed potential inherent in our most precious
resource, our youth; their achievements have brought enduring honor to
their families and communities and should be recognized and saluted; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
students of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commit-
ment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting
as role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Minisink Valley High
School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments, and to
extend to them the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of
purposeful success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary-Catherine Avery and Ashley Doubrava.