Bill Text: NY J01611 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1611 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending Class of 2022 Valedictorian Devin Casano and Salutatorian Emily Lavin of H. Frank Carey High School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-01-19 - ADOPTED [J01611 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01611-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1611

BY: Senator KAPLAN

        COMMENDING   Class  of  2022  Valedictorian  Devin
        Casano and Salutatorian  Emily  Lavin  of  H.  Frank
        Carey   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 Devin Casano and Salutatorian Emily Lavin of H. Frank
Carey High School, in recognition of their outstanding  accomplishments;
and

  WHEREAS,  Valedictorian  Devin  Casano  and Salutatorian Emily Lavin
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, Devin Casano is regarded at H. Frank Carey High  School  as
the epitome of a true academic and a role model; and

  WHEREAS,  Devin  Casano has been inducted into the English, science,
social studies, math, foreign language and National Honor societies, and
his performance on advanced placement exams earned him the title  of  AP
Scholar with Distinction; and

  WHEREAS,  He  is  also  an  active  member  of the school community,
serving as Vice President of the National Honor Society and a member  of
the  Future Business Leaders of America; furthermore, he participated on
the  Sewanhaka  Central  High  School   District's   Student   Community
Conversation Committee; and

  WHEREAS,  Outside  of  school,  Devin  Casano is a fire explorer; he
recently earned the title of Lieutenant as a result of the work  he  has
done with the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department; and

  WHEREAS,  Devin  Casano  was also a participant in the Nassau County
District Attorney's Student Advisory  Council  and  in  New  York  State
Senator Anna Kaplan's Youth Advisory Board; and

  WHEREAS,  Emily Lavin is known at H. Frank Carey High School for her
tremendous character and for demonstrating leadership qualities; and

  WHEREAS, Emily Lavin was named an AP Scholar with Distinction  after
scoring  a five on seven out of eight advanced placement exams; she also
earned a Silver Medal for her performance on the AATI  National  Italian
Exam; and

  WHEREAS,  An  active member of the school community, Emily Lavin has
served as Vice President of National Honor  Society,  a  co-Founder  and
Treasurer of Girls for Girls Club, Editor for the school yearbook, Staff

Writer  for  the Carey Clipper, member of the Varsity Lacrosse Team, and
member of both Think Pink and the Class of 2022 Board; and

  WHEREAS,  Emily Lavin has also been inducted into departmental honor
societies for social studies, science, world language, English and math;
and

  WHEREAS, Additionally, Emily Lavin has been a co-Captain  for  Relay
for Life and a Cheerleading Coach for the Franklin Square Warriors; and

  WHEREAS, Valedictorian Devin Casano and Salutatorian Emily Lavin 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 Devin Casano and Salutatorian  Emily
Lavin of H. Frank Carey High School, in recognition of their outstanding
accomplishments; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Valedictorian Devin Casano and Salutatorian Emily Lavin.