LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating John Ziamandanis upon the occasion
of being honored for his outstanding scholastic achievement at the Scho-
lars' Recognition Dinner, May 8, 2013

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 exemplify the ideals and
values cherished by this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate John
Ziamandanis upon the occasion of being honored for his outstanding scho-
lastic achievement at the Scholars' Recognition Dinner, May 8, 2013, at
the Albany Marriott Hotel; this year's keynote speaker was Dr. Susan
Scrimshaw, President of The Sage Colleges; and
WHEREAS, The Scholars' Recognition Program honors the outstanding
scholastic achievement of members of the graduating classes of the
public, private, parochial and BOCES secondary schools in 11 neighboring
Capital District counties; and
WHEREAS, The high schools selected these students to recognize their
scholarship, leadership and service to their schools and communities;
the students then each nominated a teacher who has influenced their
lives in a significant way; and
WHEREAS, A member of the National Honor Society, John Ziamandanis of
Colonie High School has participated in the pre-engineering program and
has completed many AP courses; he is a member of Boys State, and winner
of the RPI Medal; and
WHEREAS, In addition, John Ziamandanis is a member of the Varsity Boys
Basketball team and an active member of the IMPACT team, Science Olym-
piad team and percussion ensemble; and
WHEREAS, Greatly influencing John Ziamandanis' scholastic success has
been his teacher, Barry Witte who has inspired John to become an engi-
neer, and who has demonstrated that true success comes from hard work;
and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
scholar now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciat-
ing the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers and parents;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate John Ziamandanis upon the occasion of being honored for his
outstanding scholastic achievement at the Scholars' Recognition Dinner;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Ziamandanis.