LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Cody Ryan upon the occasion of receiving
a 2012 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Student
Excellence

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of
today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exem-
plify 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 honor Cody
Ryan, of Bethpage, New York, upon the occasion of receiving a 2012 State
University of New York Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence; and
WHEREAS, A student at Nassau Community College, Cody Ryan is a young
man of singular distinction and superlative abilities who has estab-
lished a high standard of academic excellence and purposefulness of life
rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence was created in
1997 to recognize State University students who have integrated academic
excellence with outstanding accomplishments in the areas of leadership,
athletics, community service, creative and performing arts, or career
achievement; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Cody
Ryan now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments and in
eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciating
the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers, friends and
family; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Cody Ryan upon the occasion of receiving a 2012 State University
of New York Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence, and to extend to
him its best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-being,
fully confident of his response to a promising future and appreciative
of the model he represents for all aspiring young people of the Empire
State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cody Ryan.