LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Merlyn John upon the occasion of being
selected as the 2016 Valedictorian of Sewanaka High School

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of
today, the leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exem-
plify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Merlyn John upon the occasion of being selected as the 2016 Valedictori-
an of Sewanaka High School; and
WHEREAS, A young woman of singular distinction, Merlyn John has
distinguished herself as a scholar of superlative ability, establishing
a high standard of academic excellence and purposefulness of life rarely
achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts Merlyn John has
earned a 99.69 GPA; after graduation, she plans to major in Pharmacy at
the University of Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, Merlyn John, in achieving this high academic honor, may take
just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excel-
lence she brings to her family, friends, community and school; and
WHEREAS, As Merlyn John takes her leave of Sewanaka High School, she
bequeaths a legacy of academic achievement, school involvement and
community service to which others may aspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
students of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commit-
ment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting
as role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Merlyn John upon the occasion of being selected as the 2016
Valedictorian of Sewanaka High School, to recognize her for her
outstanding academic achievement, and to extend to her the best wishes
of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-be-
ing, fully confident of her response to a promising future and appreci-
ative of the model she represents for all aspiring young people of the
Empire State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Merlyn John.