LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Thomas Joseph upon the occasion of being
named a semifinalist for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship
Program

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have
achieved outstanding educational success and serve as role models for
their peers; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Thomas Joseph upon the occasion of being named a semifinalist for the
prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Joseph attributes his success in attaining this honor
to a balanced life; he works hard at his studies, but also makes time to
engage in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities inside and
outside of school; and
WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction and superlative abili-
ties, Thomas Joseph has established a high standard of academic excel-
lence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, As Thomas Joseph takes his leave of Floral Park Memorial High
School, he bequeaths a legacy of academic achievement, school involve-
ment and community service to which others may aspire; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Thomas
Joseph now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciat-
ing the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers, coaches and
parents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Thomas Joseph upon the occasion of being named a semifinalist for
the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program, and extend to him
its best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-being, fully
confident of his response to a promising future and appreciative of the
model he represents for all aspiring young people of the Empire State;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas Joseph.