LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Carolyn Wilson upon the occasion of
being selected as the 2016 Salutatorian of New Hyde Park Memorial
Junior/Senior High School

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 commend
Carolyn Wilson upon the occasion of being selected as the 2016 Salutato-
rian of New Hyde Park Memorial Junior/Senior High School; and
WHEREAS, A young woman of singular distinction, Carolyn Wilson has
distinguished herself as a scholar of superlative ability, establishing
a high standard of academic excellence and purposefulness of life rarely
achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts, Carolyn Wilson
has earned a 102.14 GPA; after graduation, she plans to major in Medi-
cine at Boston University; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn Wilson, in achieving this high academic honor, may
take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of
excellence she brings to her family, friends, community and school; and
WHEREAS, As Carolyn Wilson takes her leave of New Hyde Park Memorial
Junior/Senior High School, she bequeaths a legacy of academic achieve-
ment, school involvement and community service to which others may
aspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
students of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commit-
ment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting
as role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Carolyn Wilson upon the occasion of being selected as the 2016
Salutatorian of New Hyde Park Memorial Junior/Senior High School, to
recognize her for her outstanding academic achievement, and to extend to
her the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful
success and well-being, fully confident of her response to a promising
future and appreciative of the model she represents for all aspiring
young people of the Empire State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carolyn Wilson.