LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bryan Carr, 2011 Valedictorian of
Albany High School in recognition of his outstanding accomplishment

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 Bryan Carr, the 2011 Valedictorian of Albany High School,
Albany, New York, in recognition of his outstanding academic performance
and exemplary achievement; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jim and Lory Carr of Albany, he will be honored at
the Albany High School Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, June 26, 2011; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being named this year's Valedictorian, Bryan
Carr has been recognized as a 2011 Scholar Athlete and earned a U.S.
Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award and the Wendy's High School
Heisman High School Award; and
WHEREAS, Bryan Carr will attend The College of Saint Rose in Albany in
the fall, where he plans to study physical therapy and will play Divi-
sion II baseball for the College as a pitcher; and
WHEREAS, Bryan Carr may now stand with pride as he assesses his
achievements, experiences the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of
his accomplishments, eager to face the new experiences of a challenging
world; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional student of Albany High School represents the
potential inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; his
achievements have brought enduring honor to his family and community and
should be recognized and saluted; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend students
of outstanding character who have shown initiative and a commitment to
constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and act as role models
of leadership to be emulated by their peers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Bryan Carr, 2011 Valedictorian of Albany High School, in recog-
nition of his outstanding accomplishment, and to extend to him the best
wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and
well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bryan Carr, 41 Eustis Road, Albany, New York 12208.