LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Malcolm Porterfield upon the occa-
sion of being honored for his outstanding scholastic achievement at the
Scholars' 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 Malcolm
Porterfield 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 student at Albany High School, Malcolm Porterfield is a
student of the highest caliber; he has achieved tremendous academic
success in the most rigorous honors and AP curriculum; as a scholar,
musician, and athlete, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to the
Albany High School community; having excelled in the "Project Lead the
Way" pre-engineering program, he plans to attend college in the fall to
study engineering; and
WHEREAS, Malcolm Porterfield credits his teacher Mr. Loren Green, who
has been very supportive and has helped him to become proficient in
literature; 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 Malcolm Porterfield 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 Malcolm Porterfield.