LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Russell Barrett upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition as a winner of the 2010
Martin Luther King Essay Contest Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those 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, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
the dedication and commitment of our young people who, by achieving
outstanding success in their educational endeavors, have inspired, and
brought pride to our majestic Empire State, and who distinguish them-
selves through excellence in scholastic 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 Russell Barrett upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as a winner of the 2010 Martin Luther King Essay Contest
Award; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the "Keeping the Dream Alive" Award Committee
challenges students throughout the Greater Newburgh area to write an
essay focusing on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; two students
from the sixth, ninth and 12th grades are honored for their interpreta-
tion of Dr. King's struggles, achievements, dedication and how he lost
his life pursuing equality, freedom and justice for all people; and
WHEREAS, The topic of this year's Martin Luther King essay contest
was, "Keeping the Dream Alive"; and
WHEREAS, Russell Barrett is a 12th grade student in Mrs. Fleming's
class at the Newburgh Free Academy in the Newburgh Enlarged City School
District in Newburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the educational accomplish-
ments of remarkable schools, students, and teachers in this great Empire
State; Russell Barrett is indeed such a distinguished and remarkable
prize winning New York State student; and
WHEREAS, The designation and outstanding performance of Russell
Barrett as a winner of the 2010 Martin Luther King Essay Contest has
clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a
tradition of the Newburgh Free Academy in the Newburgh Enlarged City
School District in Newburgh, New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Russell Barrett upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as a winner of the 2010 Martin Luther King Essay
Contest Award, and to extend to him the best wishes of this Legislative
Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being, fully confident
of his response to a promising future and appreciative of the model he
represents for all aspiring young people of the Empire State; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Russell Barrett.