Bill Text: NY J01523 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Class of 2022 Valedictorian Vivian Zhu and Salutatorian Malik Hyman of Elmont Memorial High School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-01-11 - ADOPTED [J01523 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01523-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1523

BY: Senator KAPLAN

        COMMENDING  Class of 2022 Valedictorian Vivian Zhu
        and Salutatorian Malik Hyman of Elmont Memorial High
        School,  in   recognition   of   their   outstanding
        accomplishments

  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 commend  Class  of
2022  Valedictorian  Vivian  Zhu  and Salutatorian Malik Hyman of Elmont
Memorial   High   School,   in   recognition   of   their    outstanding
accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS,  Valedictorian  Vivian  Zhu  and  Salutatorian  Malik Hyman
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,  Vivian  Zhu  is  lauded  as  an  outstanding  student  who
recognizes  the  importance  of  a  strong  work  ethic, persistence and
intellectual integrity; and

  WHEREAS, This year, she was named an AP Scholar with Distinction and
a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program due to her
impressive test scores; and

  WHEREAS, As an active member in her  school  community,  Vivian  Zhu
dedicates  her  time  to Key Club, Class of 2022 Club and National Honor
Society; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, Vivian Zhu is part  of  the  school's  Science
Research  program, mentoring younger students on STEM topics and running
a weekly science segment on the school's daily announcement broadcast to
produce and distribute scientific knowledge; and

  WHEREAS, Outside of school, Vivian Zhu has volunteered at local food
pantries, tutored numerous students at Elmont and works at her  parents'
restaurant; and

  WHEREAS, Malik Hyman's academic curiosity and work ethic are praised
by those who know him at Elmont Memorial High School; and

  WHEREAS, His academic achievements are apparent, as he has completed
seven  Advanced  Placement  classes  and his test performance led him to
being designated as an AP Scholar with Distinction; and

  WHEREAS, Along with being enrolled in AP classes, Malik Hyman is  in
the upper-level Anatomy and Physiology class; and

  WHEREAS,  Moreover,  Malik  Hyman  has been an active participant in
Science Research and is currently in his fourth  year  of  the  program;

through  the program, he has studied various health-related topics while
doing extensive work on cancer research; and

  WHEREAS, Malik Hyman has an interest in working in the medical field
one day; and

  WHEREAS,  Valedictorian  Vivian Zhu and Salutatorian Malik Hyman 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  Class  of  2022 Valedictorian Vivian Zhu and Salutatorian Malik
Hyman  of  Elmont  Memorial  High  School,  in  recognition   of   their
outstanding accomplishments; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Valedictorian Vivian Zhu and Salutatorian Malik Hyman.