LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Valedictorian Albert Kurian and Saluta-
torian Clarissa Baquiran of the Elmont Memorial High School Class of
2010 in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the youth of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and
accomplishments 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
Albert Kurian, Valedictorian, and Clarissa Baquiran, Salutatorian, of
the Elmont Memorial High School Class of 2010; and
WHEREAS, Young people of singular distinction and superlative abili-
ties, Albert Kurian and Clarissa Baquiran have established a high stand-
ard of academic excellence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in
youthful years; and
WHEREAS, As Albert Kurian and Clarissa Baquiran take their leave of
Elmont Memorial High School, they leave a legacy of academic achieve-
ment, school involvement and community service to which others may
aspire; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Albert
Kurian and Clarissa Baquiran now stand honorably, with just pride in
their accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges,
understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided
by their teachers, coaches and parents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Valedictorian Albert Kurian and Salutatorian Clarissa Baquiran of
the Elmont Memorial High School Class of 2010, and to extend to them its
best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-being, fully
confident of their response to a promising future and appreciative of
the model they represent for all aspiring young people of the Empire
State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Albert Kurian and Clarissa Baquiran.