LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kendall Garrett upon the occasion of her
designation as 2013 Valedictorian of Pathways College Preparatory School

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to honor the achievements of its young
citizens and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and accomplishments
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kendall
Garrett upon the occasion of her designation as 2013 Valedictorian of
Pathways College Preparatory School; and
WHEREAS, Academically, Kendall Garrett has distinguished herself as a
young woman of superlative ability, talent, and maturity, establishing
standards of excellence and achievement, purposefulness of life, and
responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, As a Peer Leader, Kendall Garrett is part of the school's
College Summit Program; she sings in the choir, is a member of the youth
ministry of her church, and for her high PSAT score, she was entered as
a candidate into the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Kendall Garrett, a resident of Jamaica, Queens, will attend
Adelphi University in Long Island this Fall; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Kendall Garrett
has brought honor to her family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Kendall Garrett may stand with pride in her achievements,
experiencing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her accom-
plishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as she
continues her education; and
WHEREAS, Kendall Garrett represents the potential inherent in our most
precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to honor
this young woman, recognizing her achievements and the promise of her
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kendall Garrett upon the occasion of her designation as 2013
Valedictorian of Pathways College Preparatory School; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kendall Garrett.