LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Valedictorian, Salutatorian and
Honored Student of Delaware Academy and Central School, in recognition
of their outstanding 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 Dela-
ware Academy and Central School, in recognition of their outstanding
accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Delaware Academy and Central School's 2010 Valedictorian is
Noah Apthorpe, and its 2010 Salutatorian is Margo Kolenda, both of whom
are being commended for their outstanding academic performances and
exemplary achievements; additionally, the 2010 Honored Student is Benja-
min Sandman who has been selected by his school for outstanding school
or community service and is being recognized for such exemplary accom-
plishments; and
WHEREAS, Noah Apthorpe, Margo Kolenda and Benjamin Sandman may now
stand with pride as they assess their achievements, experience the
satisfaction 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 Delaware Academy and Central
School represent the best of developed potential inherent in our most
precious resource, our youth; their achievements have brought enduring
honor to their families 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 Delaware
Academy and Central School, in recognition of their outstanding accom-
plishments, 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 Noah Apthorpe, Margo Kolenda and Benjamin Sandman.