Senate Resolution No. 2612

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

CONGRATULATING the 2017 Valedictorian and
Salutatorian of William A. Shine, Great Neck South
High School, in recognition of their exceptional
accomplishments

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate the 2017 Valedictorian and Salutatorian of William A.
Shine, Great Neck South High School, in recognition of their exceptional
accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Wiliam A. Shine, Great Neck South High School's 2017
Valedictorian is Benjamin Newman, and the 2017 Salutatorian is Joshua
Putter, both of whom are being commended for their outstanding academic
performances and exemplary achievements; and

WHEREAS, Benjamin Newman and Joshua Putter 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 challenging world; and

WHEREAS, These two bright and extraordinary 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
students of remarkable character, who have shown initiative and
commitment toward constantly pursing higher goals for themselves, and
acting 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
congratulate the 2017 Valedictorian and Salutatorian of William A.
Shine, Great Neck South High School, in recognition of their outstanding
accomplishments, and to extend to them the best wishes of this
Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Benjamin Newman and Joshua Putter.