Senate Resolution No. 2330

BY: Senator KAPLAN

COMMENDING Valedictorian Jahnia Cunningham and
Salutatorian Marvia Pressoir of Elmont Memorial High
School, in recognition of their outstanding
accomplishments

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act in accord
with its long-standing traditions, to honor the youth of today, the
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 commend
Valedictorian Jahnia Cunningham and Salutatorian Marvia Pressoir of
Elmont Memorial High School, in recognition of their outstanding
accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Jahnia Cunningham, with a 101.59 GPA, has pursued a
rigorous college preparatory program which has included nine Advanced
Placement courses; and

WHEREAS, This exceptional young woman participates in Mathletes and
Senior High drama, as well as cheerleading and softball; and

WHEREAS, Marvia Pressoir, with a 101.29 GPA, has achieved impressive
accomplishments and discoveries in science research; and

WHEREAS, This extraordinary young woman has worked within the
Molecular Pharmacology Department at the Albert Einstein College of
Medicine, researching topics such as neurological surgery and
microbiology; and

WHEREAS, Valedictorian Jahnia Cunningham and Salutatorian Marvia
Pressoir represent the best of developed potential inherent in our most
precious resource, our youth; their achievements have brought enduring
honor to their families and communities and should be recognized and
saluted; and

WHEREAS, Valedictorian Jahnia Cunningham and Salutatorian Marvia
Pressoir may now stand with pride as they assess their achievements,
experience the satisfaction of their labors and the joy of their
accomplishments, eager to face the new experiences of a challenging
world; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Valedictorian Jahnia Cunningham and Salutatorian Marvia Pressoir
of Elmont Memorial High School, in recognition of their outstanding
accomplishments; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Valedictorian Jahnia Cunningham and Salutatorian Marvia
Pressoir.