LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Valedictorian, Salutatorian and
Honored Student of Sidney High School, in recognition of their outstand-
ing accomplishments

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of
today -- the leaders of tomorrow -- whose character and achievements
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 recognize
and commend the Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Honored Student of
Sidney High School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments;
and
WHEREAS, Sidney High School's 2010 Valedictorian is Zachary Smith, and
its 2010 Salutatorian is Jeffrey Olson, both of whom are being commended
for their outstanding academic performances and exemplary achievements;
additionally, the 2010 Honored Student is Erica Howard who has been
selected by her school for outstanding school or community service and
is being recognized for such exemplary accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Zachary Smith, Jeffrey Olson and Erica Howard may now stand
with pride as they assess their achievements, experience the satisfac-
tion of their labors and the joy of their accomplishments, eager to face
the new experiences of a challenging world; and
WHEREAS, These exceptional students of Sidney High School represent
the best of developed potential inherent in our most precious resource,
our youth; their achievements have brought enduring honor to their fami-
lies and communities and should be recognized and saluted; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
students of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commit-
ment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting
as role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Honored Student of Sidney
High School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments, and to
extend to them the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of
purposeful success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Zachary Smith, Jeffrey Olson and Erica Howard.