LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Tristan Boice upon the occasion of
achieving the 1,000 Book milestone at Anna Devine Elementary School

WHEREAS, The citizens of the State of New York stand firmly committed to
promoting reading as the catalyst for our students' future academic
success, their preparation for America's jobs of the future, and their
ability to compete in a global economy; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to 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 congratu-
late Tristan Boice upon the occasion of achieving the 1,000 Book mile-
stone at Anna Devine Elementary School, Rifton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Tristan Boice will be honored on Friday, April 30, 2010, at
the Annual Book Kid Club celebration; a second grader at Anna Devine
Elementary School, he was only one of four students to reach the 1,000
book plateau; and
WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction and superlative ability,
Tristan Boice has established a high standard of academic excellence and
purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Tris-
tan Boice now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers, family
and friends; 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 Tristan Boice upon the occasion of achieving the 1,000 Book
milestone at Anna Devine Elementary School and to wish him continued
success throughout his school years and beyond; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tristan Boice.