LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Michael Muzio upon the occasion of
being honored for his outstanding scholastic achievement at the Schol-
ars' 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 Michael
Muzio upon the occasion of being honored for his outstanding scholastic
achievement at the Scholars' Recognition Dinner, May 8, 2013, at the
Albany Marriott Hotel; this year's keynote speaker was Dr. Susan Scrim-
shaw, 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, An extremely gifted math student, Michael Muzio of Cohoes
High School has a quiet confidence and enthusiasm for learning; and
WHEREAS, Michael Muzio is tenacious and meticulous with every scholas-
tic challenge presented to him; his passion for mathematics and love of
engineering will provide him with unlimited possibilities after gradu-
ation from Cohoes High School; and
WHEREAS, Greatly influencing Michael Muzio's scholastic success has
been his teacher, Lisa Volland, who has always been encouraging and
helpful to his academic progress; 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 Michael Muzio 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 Michael Muzio.