LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Steven Sachs upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition as a Merrill Presidential Scholar at
Cornell University

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in
their collegiate educational endeavors, have inspired and brought pride
to our majestic Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Steven Sachs upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion as a Merrill Presidential Scholar at Cornell University; and
WHEREAS, Cornell University's Merrill Presidential Scholar Program
honors outstanding seniors at the University, and the high school teach-
ers and university faculty members who made important contributions to
the students' lives; and
WHEREAS, Each spring semester, approximately one percent of the gradu-
ating class at Cornell University is named to receive the honor of a
Merrill Presidential Scholar designation by the deans of each of
Cornell's seven undergraduate colleges; the scholars, in turn, recognize
a high school teacher who most inspired their scholastic development and
a Cornell faculty member who most significantly contributed to their
college experience; and
WHEREAS, In the 2009 graduating class at Cornell, only 36 exceptional
students from all over the United States have been chosen to receive a
Merrill Presidential Scholar Award for their intellectual drive, ener-
getic leadership abilities, and a propensity to contribute to the
betterment of society, as well as for their scholastic achievement; and
WHEREAS, Steven Sachs of New City, New York, has achieved the distinct
honor of being named a 2009 Merrill Presidential Scholar at Cornell
University; he has identified Mary Ann Gavioli of Clarkstown High School
as the secondary school teacher he found most inspirational in his
educational development; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the individual accomplishments
of both remarkable college students and their teachers in this great
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize and
applaud Steven Sachs for his noteworthy educational endeavors, and Mary
Ann Gavioli of Clarkstown High School for her invaluable contribution to
his outstanding academic success at Cornell University; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Steven Sachs upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as a Merrill Presidential Scholar at Cornell University; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Steven Sachs, 4 Saddle Lane, New City, New York 10956.