Senate Resolution No. 2445

BY: Senator MARTINS

COMMENDING Class of 2024 Valedictorian Aparna
Shibu and Salutatorian Nathaniel Park of New Hyde
Park 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
2024 Valedictorian Aparna Shibu and Salutatorian Nathaniel Park of New
Hyde Park Memorial High School, in recognition of their outstanding
accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Valedictorian Aparna Shibu and Salutatorian Nathaniel Park
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, Aparna Shibu is a member of the National Science, National
Mathematics, National Spanish, National Art and Tri-M Music Honor
Societies; she also serves proudly in multiple leadership roles,
including as the president of the National Science Honor Society, vice
president of the National English Honor Society, co-president of the
World Languages Honor Society, vice president of Science Olympiads,
president of Students Put an End to Cancer Club (SPEC), digital content
editor and secretary of Arena magazine, and co-captain of the Step Team;
and

WHEREAS, Aparna Shibu is also a committed member of Math Olympiads;
Chariot, the school newspaper; and The Lance, the school yearbook; among
her roles outside of school, she is a junior volunteer at North Shore
University Hospital and a volunteer at the New Hyde Park Village Hall;
and

WHEREAS, With a great passion for science, Aparna Shibu participates
in the Science Research Program and has competed annually at regional
science fairs, including the Long Island Science Congress; through
Science Research, she has also participated in the 2022 Medical Marvels
Research Competition and the 2021 Long Island Water Quality Challenge;
and

WHEREAS, Nathaniel Park is a dedicated student as is evident in his
selection as an AP Scholar with Honors and membership in the Mu Alpha
Theta Mathematics, Tri-M Music, Science, World Language, and the English
honor societies; due to his high scores on the Preliminary SAT, he was
recognized as a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship
Program; and

WHEREAS, This regarded salutatorian is a talented trombone player
and is part of the Senior High Band, the Senior High Jazz Band, and Pep

Band; furthermore, he has been selected to play trombone in the esteemed
Symphonic Band during the 2023 NYSSMA All-State Conference; and

WHEREAS, Nathaniel Park, a talented athlete, is a volleyball player
at New Hyde Park High School, serving as captain of the boys' varsity
team; along with his dedication to music and athletics, he is a member
of SPEC, NHP Seekers, and the Italian Club; he has completed over 100
hours of volunteer time as a tutor and providing assistant coaching, as
well; and

WHEREAS, As Valedictorian Aparna Shibu and Salutatorian Nathaniel
Park take leave of New Hyde Park Memorial High School, they bestow a
legacy of academic achievement, school involvement, and community
service to which others may aspire; and

WHEREAS, Valedictorian Aparna Shibu and Salutatorian Nathaniel Park
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 2024 Valedictorian Aparna Shibu and Salutatorian
Nathaniel Park of New Hyde Park 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 Aparna Shibu and Salutatorian Nathaniel
Park.