LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Neetu Chandak upon the occasion of
competing in the 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who have inspired and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State by achieving outstanding success in educational
competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Neetu Chandak upon the occasion of competing in the 2009 Scripps
National Spelling Bee; and
WHEREAS, A seventh grader at Seneca Falls Middle School, Neetu Chandak
made her third consecutive appearance in the finals of the most presti-
gious spelling bee in the nation; and
WHEREAS, With Neetu Chandak throughout have been her parents, Mahesh
and Sue Chandak, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life
and rejoice in her many achievements; and
WHEREAS, A young woman of singular distinction and superlative abili-
ty, Neetu Chandak exemplifies the best potential which is inherent in
our most precious resource, our youth; she has established a high stand-
ard of academic excellence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in
youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Neetu
Chandak now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciat-
ing the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, coaches and
parents; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Neetu Chandak upon the occasion of competing in the 2009
Scripps National Spelling Bee and wish her continued success throughout
her school years and beyond; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Neetu Chandak.