LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Zafreen Siddiguee upon the occa-
sion of her designation as recipient of the Patriot's Pen Award by the
Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States William M. Gouse Jr. Post
3211

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those exemplary students who have distinguished themselves
through their outstanding commitment, and who have received notable
recognition within their academic community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Zafreen Siddiguee upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Patriot's Pen Award by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of The
United States William M. Gouse Jr. Post 3211, to be celebrated atits
Annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen Awards in Hicksville, New
York, on Monday, February 28, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Patriot's Pen gives sixth, seventh and eighth grade students
the opportunity to express their opinion on a patriotic theme and
improve upon their writing skills; and
WHEREAS, Contestant, Zafreen Siddiguee, submitted an outstanding
original essay on this year's theme, "Does Patriotism Still Matter," and
proudly claimed second place for Hicksville Middle School's Patriot's
Pen Award Contest; and
WHEREAS. Educational competitions which serve to better prepare our
students for their future participation in patriotic and academic
endeavors, are worthy of praise and support; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose,
Zafreen Siddiguee now stands honorably, with just pride in her accom-
plishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding
and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by her teach-
ers, coaches and parents; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in
educational competition, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Zafreen Siddiguee upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Patriot's Pen Award by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of
The United States William M. Gouse Jr. Post 3211; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Hicksville Middle School, Syosset, New York, and Zafreen
Siddiguee.