LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Valedictorians and Salutatorian of
South Kortright Central School, in recognition of their outstanding
accomplishments

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 Valedictorians and Salutatorian of South Kortright
Central School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, South Kortright Central School's 2009 Valedictorians are
Daniel J. Many and Kelsie Laing, and its 2009 Salutatorian is Joshua
Palmatier, all of whom are being commended for their outstanding academ-
ic performances and exemplary achievements; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Many, Kelsie Laing and Joshua Palmatier 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 South Kortright Central 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 Valedictorians and Salutatorian of South Kortright Central
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 Daniel J. Many, Kelsie Laing and Joshua Palmatier.