LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ishin Shah upon the occasion of being
named Long Island Young Scholar of Mathematics by the Institute of Crea-
tive Problem Solving for Gifted and Talented Students

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 best exemplify the ideals
and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in
educational excellence, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ishin Shah,
upon the occasion of being named Long Island Young Scholar of Mathemat-
ics by the Institute of Creative Problem Solving for Gifted and Talented
Students held at The State University of New York at Old Westbury; and
WHEREAS, Ishin Shah is a fifth grader from Garden City Park Elementa-
ry, Garden City, New York; through his diligence and rigorous effort, he
has achieved this scholastic accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, Ishin Shah is among 84 Scholars selected from some 600 top-
ranking Long Island math students who competed in his grade; and
WHEREAS, Selection of such prestigious academic recognition, recog-
nizes through competitive examinations and professional recommendations,
that these students are among the top one-tenth of one percent of math
students in their grade; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, these
scholars now stand honorably, with just pride in their accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by their principal and
teachers; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Ishin Shah, an able
scholar, recognizing the value of his labors and the promise of his
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, in
recognition of this meritorious achievement, to congratulate Ishin Shah
upon the occasion of receiving the Long Island Young Scholar of Math-
ematics by the Institute of Creative Problem Solving for Gifted and
Talented Students; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ishin Shah.