LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the students of Elmont Memorial
High School upon the occasion of being inducted into the Rho Kappa
National Social Studies Honor Society

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those school districts who, by achieving outstanding success
in education, 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 congratu-
late the students of Elmont Memorial High School upon the occasion of
being inducted into the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society
on Tuesday, May 28, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society is the only national
organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excel-
lence in the field of Social Studies; any accredited public or private
high school can apply for a local chapter, through which individuals
will be inducted into Rho Kappa Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, Rho Kappa provides national recognition and opportunities for
exploration in the social studies; known as a "Nationally Recognized
School of Excellence," the distinguished students of Elmont Memorial
High School are: Oluwatosin Adedeji-Fajobi, Rahaman Adenlola, Daniel
Alohan, Danielle Alphee, Brianna Andrews, Enrique Archbold, Chantel
Archer, Bradley Atkins, Brandon Atkins, Gladys Bautista, Keiry Bran,
Ashley Brown, Marquise Brown, Sarah-Love Calhoun, Sean Charles, Alexis
Chung, Morgan DeChalus, Andrew Eccles, Saul Ellison, David Famuyide,
Amba Jagnarine, Amna Kamil, Soumeya Karunagaran, Stormy Keppel, Randy
Lipscomb, Chidinma Nwaogbe, Chinyere Onwuchekwa, Nikita Ramhit, Dylan
Richards, Cherron Royal, Jiju Sabu, Trisha Samuel, Jadriena Solomon,
Loick St. Louis, Holden Thornhill, Justin Yohannan; and
WHEREAS, Much credit is owed to the Sewanhaka Central High School
District, for their stellar leadership and tireless advocacy on behalf
of the students; and
WHEREAS, The Sewanhaka Central High School District and Elmont Memori-
al High School have been an integral part of the history of their commu-
nity, representing a dynamic, responsive and positive force within the
educational system of New York State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the students of Elmont Memorial High School upon the occa-
sion of being inducted into the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor
Society; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Sewanhaka Central High School District and Elmont Memori-
al High School, and the aforementioned students.