Legislative Resolution honoring six Roslyn High School students who were
recognized in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to honor the achievements of its young
citizens and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and accomplishments
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor six Roslyn
High School students: Hae Su Shin, Alexander Vincent, Brendan Seidman,
Joshua Loria, Robert Louis and Allison Bichoupan who were recognized in
the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program; and
WHEREAS, The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic compe-
tition for recognition and scholarships which began in 1955; high school
students enter the National Merit Program by taking the preliminary
SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), a test
which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.5 million entrants
from about 22,000 high schools each year, and by meeting published
program entry and participation requirements; and
WHEREAS, Outstanding role models for their classmates, Hae Su Shin,
Alexander Vincent, Brendan Seidman, Joshua Loria, Robert Louis and Alli-
son Bichoupan have brought honor to their families, school, and communi-
ty; and
WHEREAS, They may stand with pride in their achievement, experiencing
the satisfaction of their labors and the joy of their accomplishment,
eager to face the challenge of new experiences as they continue their
education; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Hae Su Shin, Alexander Vincent, Brendan Seidman, Joshua Loria,
Robert Louis, and Allison Bichoupan upon the occasion of being recog-
nized in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to each of the aforementioned honorees.