Senate Resolution No. 3221

BY: Senator KAPLAN

COMMENDING Benjamin Tanchoco Rossen upon the
occasion of being named a 2020 United States
Presidential Scholar

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, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Benjamin Tanchoco Rossen upon the occasion of being named a 2020
United States Presidential Scholar; and

WHEREAS, The United States Presidential Scholar program, created in
1964, has honored more than 7,600 of the nation's top students since its
inception; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, more than 5,300 candidates qualified for the
2020 awards out of 3.6 million students who are expected to graduate
this year; they were determined by outstanding performance on the
College Board SAT or ACT exams, nominations made by Chief State School
Officers, other partner recognition groups and the National YoungArts
Foundation's nationwide YoungArts competition; and

WHEREAS, Academically, Benjamin Tanchoco Rossen has distinguished
himself as a young man of superlative ability, talent, and maturity,
establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purposefulness of
life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and

WHEREAS, Benjamin Tanchoco Rossen of Great Neck South High School
was one of just 161 seniors across the country to be recognized with
this esteemed honor for his outstanding academic achievement, artistic
excellence, leadership, citizenship and service as well as contribution
to his school and community; and

WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Benjamin
Tanchoco Rossen has truly brought honor to his family, school, and
community; and

WHEREAS, Benjamin Tanchoco Rossen may stand with pride in his
achievements, experiencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of
his accomplishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as
he continues his education; and

WHEREAS, Benjamin Tanchoco Rossen represents the potential inherent
in our most precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is
pleased to honor this young man, recognizing his achievements and the
promise of his future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Benjamin Tanchoco Rossen upon the occasion of being named a 2020
United States Presidential Scholar; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Benjamin Tanchoco Rossen.