LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Abigail Bethon upon the occasion of
being selected as the 2016 Valedictorian of Mill Neck Manor School for
the Deaf

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
Abigail Bethon upon the occasion of being selected as the 2016 Valedic-
torian of Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf; and
WHEREAS, A young woman of singular distinction, Abigail Bethon 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, Abigail Bethon
has earned a 90.28 GPA; after graduation, she plans to major in Culinary
Arts at Suffolk County Community College; and
WHEREAS, Abigail Bethon, 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 Abigail Bethon takes her leave of Mill Neck Manor School
for the Deaf, she bequeaths a legacy of academic achievement, 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 Abigail Bethon upon the occasion of being selected as the 2016
Valedictorian of Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, 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 Abigail Bethon.