LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Christopher Datsikas upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the Voice of Democracy 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 Christopher Datsikas upon the occasion of his designation as recip-
ient of the Voice of Democracy Award by the Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) of The United States William M. Gouse Jr. Post 3211, to be cele-
brated at its annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen Awards in
Hicksville, New York, on Monday, February 28, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The National Association of Broadcasters began sponsoring an
annual speech competition in 1946 for high school students called the
Voice of Democracy; since 1960, the VFW has assumed sole sponsorship of
the competition; and
WHEREAS, The Voice of Democracy competition is open to high school
sophomores, juniors, and seniors across the country; each contestant is
required to write and record a three to five minute script on the
subject selected as that year's topic; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Datsikas proudly claimed third place for Hicks-
ville High School's Voice of Democracy Essay and Tape 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, Chris-
topher Datsikas now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplish-
ments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and
appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by his 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 Christopher Datsikas upon the occasion of his designation
as recipient of the Voice of Democracy 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 High School, Hicksville, New York, and Christopher
Datsikas.