LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Valedictorian Kelly Smolenski and Salu-
tatorian Aneesa Thannickal of the New Hyde Park Memorial High School
Class of 2010 in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the youth of today, 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 honor
Kelly Smolenski, Valedictorian, and Aneesa Thannickal, Salutatorian, of
the New Hyde Park Memorial High School Class of 2010; and
WHEREAS, Young people of singular distinction and superlative abili-
ties, Kelly Smolenski and Aneesa Thannickal have established a high
standard of academic excellence and purposefulness of life rarely
achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, As Kelly Smolenski and Aneesa Thannickal take their leave of
New Hyde Park Memorial High School, they leave a legacy of academic
achievement, school involvement and community service to which others
may aspire; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Kelly
Smolenski and Aneesa Thannickal now stand honorably, with just pride in
their accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges,
understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided
by their teachers, coaches and parents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Valedictorian Kelly Smolenski and Salutatorian Aneesa Thannickal
of the New Hyde Park Memorial High School Class of 2010, and to extend
to them its best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-be-
ing, fully confident of their response to a promising future and appre-
ciative of the model they represent for all aspiring young people of the
Empire State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kelly Smolenski and Aneesa Thannickal.