LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Nora Abdelrahman, 2014 Valedictorian
of Poughkeepsie High School, in recognition of her outstanding accom-
plishment

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 recognize
and commend Nora Abdelrahman, the 2014 Valedictorian of Poughkeepsie
High School, Poughkeepsie, New York, in recognition of her outstanding
academic performance and exemplary achievement; and
WHEREAS, Nora Abdelrahman may now stand with pride as she assesses her
achievements, experiences the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of
her accomplishments, eager to face the new experiences of a challenging
world; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional student of Poughkeepsie High School repres-
ents the potential inherent in our most precious resource, our youth;
her achievements have brought enduring honor to her family and community
and should be recognized and saluted; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend students
of outstanding character who have shown initiative and a commitment to
constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and act as role models
of leadership to be emulated by their peers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Nora Abdelrahman, 2014 Valedictorian of Poughkeepsie High
School, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishment, and to extend
to her best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-being;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nora Abdelrahman.