LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Anastasia O'Neill upon the occa-
sion of being honored for her outstanding scholastic achievement at the
Scholars' Recognition Dinner, on 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 Anasta-
sia O'Neill upon the occasion of being honored for her outstanding scho-
lastic achievement at the Scholars' Recognition Dinner, held on Wednes-
day, 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 exceptional
academic accomplishments of members of the graduating classes of public,
private, parochial and BOCES secondary schools in 11 neighboring Capital
District counties; and
WHEREAS, The high schools selected these students based on their scho-
larship, leadership, and service to their schools and communities; the
students then each nominated a teacher who influenced their lives in a
significant way; and
WHEREAS, A student at Academy of the Holy Names, Anastasia O'Neill has
been a member of the National Honor Society since her junior year; and
WHEREAS, Anastasia O'Neill is a published poet who is very engaged in
her school and the larger community; she is a Peer Writing Tutor, Secre-
tary of the school SADD chapter, and Layout Editor of the yearbook, as
well as a volunteer with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society; and
WHEREAS, Anastasia O'Neill credits teacher Susan Doemel with showing
her that persistence and patience in any subject area will allow her to
accomplish more than she ever thought possible; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
scholar now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciat-
ing the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers and parents;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Anastasia O'Neill upon the occasion of being honored for
her 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 Anastasia O'Neill.