Senate Resolution No. 1600

BY: Senator THOMAS

CONGRATULATING Saajid Chowdhury upon the occasion
of being named a National Merit Scholar on May 8,
2019

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 congratulate
Saajid Chowdhury upon the occasion of being named a National Merit
Scholar on Wednesday, May 8, 2019; and

WHEREAS, The National Merit Scholarship Program, one of the most
prestigious academic recognition programs in the Nation, was established
in 1955, and recognizes through rigorous competitive examinations, those
students across the country who demonstrate exceptional academic
ability; and

WHEREAS, Saajid Chowdhury was one of 2,500 Merit Scholar designees
chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding Finalists in
the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program; and

WHEREAS, After graduating from General Douglas MacArthur High
School, Saajid Chowdhury plans to major in theoretical physics; and

WHEREAS, Saajid Chowdhury, a superb student of singular distinction
and superlative abilities, has established high standards of academic
excellence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years;
and

WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Saajid
Chowdhury has brought honor to his family, school, and community; he
truly embodies diligence, motivation and tenacity, admirable qualities
that will serve him well now and into the future; 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
appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers,
coaches and parents; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Saajid Chowdhury upon the occasion of being named a
National Merit Scholar; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Saajid Chowdhury.