LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring 10-year-old Kemoy Gourzang of Brooklyn,
New York, whose honesty and character were illuminated when he found a
wallet on the sidewalk and returned it to its rightful owner

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and
leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best 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 honor
10-year-old Kemoy Gourzang of Brooklyn, New York, whose honesty and
character were illuminated when he found a wallet on the sidewalk and
returned it to its rightful owner; and
WHEREAS, On Friday, January 23, 2009, Kemoy Gourzang, a fifth grade
student at Brooklyn Public School 198, was walking through East Flatbush
on his way to school when he found a brown leather wallet on the side-
walk containing more than $500; and
WHEREAS, Son of his proud mother, Avolyn Jones, Kemoy Gourzang did not
hesitate, he knew exactly the right thing to do; he ran to the office of
Joy-Ann Morgan, the Principal of Public School 198, and turned in his
newfound treasure; and
WHEREAS, The grateful owner of the wallet was contacted and his prop-
erty was returned; he was most appreciative and generously rewarded
Kemoy Gourzang for both his honesty and integrity and serving as a role
model for all of his peers to emulate; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing his heroic actions, Kemoy Gourzang's school
further honored him for a job well done by displaying his photo on the
school's bulletin board; and
WHEREAS, With his sense of civic duty and his commitment to others,
Kemoy Gourzang represents the best development of the potential which is
inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor 10-year-old Kemoy Gourzang of Brooklyn, New York, whose honesty
and character were illuminated when he found a wallet on the sidewalk
and returned it to its rightful owner; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kemoy Gourzang, Brooklyn, New York.