LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Matthew Scaturro upon the occasion of
winning the Nassau County Reflections Program competition

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; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Matthew Scaturro upon the occasion of winning the Nassau County
Reflections Program competition; and
WHEREAS, A first-grader at Willow Road School in Franklin Square,
Matthew Scaturro was named winner of the Nassau County round of the
National PTA Reflections Program competition in the literature category;
and
WHEREAS, This year's theme for the Reflections Program, an arts recog-
nition and achievement program for students was, "Diversity means...";
and
WHEREAS, Matthew Scaturro's winning poem about diversity was entitled,
"My little eyes see you"; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and
leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best exemplify the
ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Matthew Scaturro upon the occasion of winning the Nassau County
Reflections Program competition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Matthew Scaturro.