LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Elaine He 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

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 Elaine He 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 at its 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, Elaine He, submitted an outstanding original
essay on this year's theme, "Does Patriotism Still Matter," and proudly
claimed third place for HB Thompson 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, Elaine
He now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments and in
eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciating
the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, 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 Elaine He 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 Harry B. Thompson Middle School, Syosset, New York, and
Elaine He.