LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Valedictorian Sophie Wang and Salutato-
rian Melissa Black of The Wheatley 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
Sophie Wang, Valedictorian, and Melissa Black, Salutatorian, of The
Wheatley School Class of 2010; and
WHEREAS, Young people of singular distinction and superlative abili-
ties, Sophie Wang and Melissa Black have established a high standard of
academic excellence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youth-
ful years; and
WHEREAS, As Sophie Wang and Melissa Black take their leave of The
Wheatley School, they leave a legacy of academic achievement, school
involvement and community service to which others may aspire; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Sophie
Wang and Melissa Black now stand honorably, with just pride in their
accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, under-
standing 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 Sophie Wang and Salutatorian Melissa Black of The
Wheatley 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 repre-
sent 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 Sophie Wang and Melissa Black.