2011-J4047

Commending Dean Creedon upon the occasion of capturing the 2012 Hofstra Long Island Regional Spelling Bee Championship

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2011-J4047


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dean Creedon upon the occasion of
capturing the 2012 Hofstra Long Island Regional Spelling Bee Champion-
ship

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in
an educational competition, have inspired and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Dean Creedon upon the occasion of capturing the 2012 Hofstra Long Island
Regional Spelling Bee Championship; and
WHEREAS, Dean Creedon is a fifth-grade student at Oaks School Number
Three in Long Island, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dean Creedon spelled the word "mordacious" correctly to win
the 2012 Hofstra Long Island Regional Spelling Bee; after more than
three hours and 15 rounds of competition, he prevailed over 104 of the
best spellers Long Island schools had to offer in this prestigious
event; and
WHEREAS, As the 2012 champion of the Long Island Spelling Bee competi-
tion, Dean Creedon will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee, to
be held in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the individual accomplishments
of remarkable and exceptional students who participate in these educa-
tional contests and who have achieved noteworthy recognition for their
efforts; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to recognize and applaud Dean
Creedon for his outstanding success, achievement and noteworthy accom-
plishment; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an
outstanding student and individual of such noble aims and notable accom-
plishments is brought to our attention, he should be recognized by all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dean Creedon upon the occasion of capturing the 2012 Hofstra
Long Island Regional Spelling Bee Championship; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dean Creedon.

actions

  • 13 / Apr / 2012
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 19 / Apr / 2012
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 19 / Apr / 2012
    • ADOPTED

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