LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Seojin Park upon the occasion of
being honored for her 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 Seojin
Park upon the occasion of being honored for her 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, A student at Emma Willard School, Seojin Park came to Emma
Willard in the ninth grade from South Korea; in addition to being a
superior student, she is a gifted violinist who performs with Emma
Willard's orchestra and Advanced String Ensemble, as well as the Empire
State Youth Orchestra; she is a leader of several social justice clubs,
volunteers at a local hospital, participates in an after school enrich-
ment program for Albany area refugee children called RISSE, and trans-
lates for the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigration; and
WHEREAS, Seojin Park aspires to be a doctor serving the needs of
underdeveloped countries where her dream is to change the world by
empowering people; and
WHEREAS, Seojin Park credits her teacher Linda Maler who has been very
supportive in encouraging her to practice medicine in a third world
country and establish a school for impoverished children; in addition,
she has inspired Seojin's interest in biology; 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 Seojin Park 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 Seojin Park.