Assembly Resolution No. 966 BY: M. of A. DeStefano CONGRATULATING the members of the William Floyd High School Future Business Leaders of America upon the occasion of winning 14 Awards at the New York State Future Business Leaders of America 2022 Leadership Conference WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay tribute to those who, by achieving outstanding success in their educational endeavors and competitions, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State; and WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize the dedication and commitment of our young people who distinguish themselves through excellence in scholastic competition; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the members of the William Floyd High School Future Business Leaders of America upon the occasion of winning 14 Awards at the New York State Future Business Leaders of America 2022 Leadership Conference; and WHEREAS, The William Floyd High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) had a great showing at the New York State Spring Conference in Rochester, New York, securing numerous top-five finishes; and WHEREAS, These extraordinary students participated in workshops and networked with other students from across the State of New York, resulting in William Floyd FBLA taking home 14 Awards, making them the top competitors in the State; and WHEREAS, As a result of this amazing performance, William Floyd FBLA now qualifies to compete at the national competition in Chicago, Illinois in June; and WHEREAS, William Floyd's Parliamentary Procedure team consisting of Ian Hua, Angela Cheng, Adam Schultzer, Joshua Schultzer and Anab Khan placed second in all of New York State; and WHEREAS, Additionally, Rachel Oriuwa, Thomas Francis and Mikayla Zeldin were only three of 23 students statewide to be inducted into New York State's FBLA Honor Society, and, Mikayla Zeldin campaigned and won election for the NYS District 1S Vice President; and WHEREAS, William Floyd High School Future Business Leaders of America New York State Competition Top Five Finishers include: First Place, Rachel Oriuwa and Angela Cheng, Public Service Announcement; Second Place, Adam Schultzer, Computer Problem Solving; Angela Cheng, Marketing; Third Place, Thomas Francis, Client Services; Adam Schultzer, Economics; Joshua Schultzer, Introduction to Business Communications; Ian Hua, Parliamentary Procedure Individual; Fourth Place, Ian Hua, Economics; Thomas Francis, Healthcare Administration; Rachel Oriuwa and Cavelle Simpson, Sales Presentation; and Fifth Place, Ian Hua, Impromptu Speaking; Thomas Francis, Organizational Leadership; and Rachel Oriuwa, Future Business Leader; and WHEREAS, The team's Advisor, Kristin Puric, has done a superb job in guiding, molding and inspiring the team members toward their goals; and WHEREAS, The members of the William Floyd High School Future Business Leaders of America are loyally and enthusiastically supported by their school, family, friends and the community at large; and WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, these students now stand honorably, with just pride in their accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by their teachers, coaches and parents; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate the members of the William Floyd High School Future Business Leaders of America upon the occasion of winning 14 Awards at the New York State Future Business Leaders of America 2022 Leadership Conference; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the William Floyd High School Future Business Leaders of America; and Advisor Kristin Puric.