LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Valedictorians, Salutatorians and
Honored Students of the 42nd Senate District, in recognition of their
outstanding accomplishments, at a celebration to be held at the State
Capitol on May 20, 2015

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 recognize and
commend the high achievements of these dedicated students in the 42nd
Senate District on the occasion of a special celebratory visit to the
State Capitol in Albany, New York on Wednesday, May 20, 2015; at this
time the Valedictorians, Salutatorians and Honored Students who have
been selected by their school leadership for outstanding community
service will receive special recognition from the Senate in the Senate
Chamber; lunch will be served on the 3rd Floor Terrace of the Legisla-
tive Office Building, followed by a tour of the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, These Valedictorians, Salutatorians and Honored Students
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,The Valedictorians who are being commended today for their
outstanding academic performances and exemplary achievements include:
Stephanie Bishop, Leigha C. LaTourette, Ryan Cobane, Kayla Campana,
Julia Episcopio, Alexandria Bouchard, Daniel Solomon, Connor O'Riordan,
Jaclyn Ulivila, Anna Zirilli, Rebecca Colon, Jacob Anderson, Patricia
Little, Isabella Zaccardi, Grace Rotar, Heather Hallock, Ashlyn Nardi,
Kimberly Zuniga, Angelo Piscitelli, Lena Episalla, Laura Doherty, Linda
Seminario, Heather Giza, Alyssa Vilela, Heather Mustavs, Cole Sensiba,
Zachrey Nilsen, Eva Santos, James McColgan, Jessie Gifford, Nicholas
Piaquadio, and Oksana Bihun; and
WHEREAS, The Salutatorians who are being commended today for their
outstanding academic performances and exemplary achievements include:
Allison Heavey, Carli R. Pinner, Janine Velardi, Cassandra Rodriguez,
Milton Dorceus, Claire Atlas, Austin Wilson, Kelly Chhe, Kayla Vaillant,
Kayla Carcone, Jordan Laguio, Cheyanne Holwell, Dillon Taggart, Joseph
McDoal, Kevin Hart, Raychelle Osnato, Gabrielle Kwiatkowski, Kenrick
Cai, Ashley Higby, Ariel Haber, and Brian Bohan; and
WHEREAS, The Honored Students who are being commended today and who
have been selected by their school leadership for outstanding school or
community service include: Alex Legg, Logan Alvarez, David Mueller,
Andrew Meier, Keegan Dunn, Marisa Martell, Carly Leventoff, Peyton
Green, Ariel Galvez, Mikayla Kipp, Pooja Parikh, Katherine Zenteno,
Georjon Tanzi, Kanani Schnider, Crae Wilkins, and Joseph Grasso; and
WHEREAS, These Valedictorians, Salutatorians and Honored Students 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 the Valedictorians, Salutatorians and Honored Students of the
42nd Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplish-
ments at a celebration to be held at the State Capitol on May 20, 2015;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the aforementioned Valedictorians, Salutatorians and Honored
Students.