LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna upon the occasion
of being selected as the 2016 Valedictorian of Elmont Memorial Junior-
Senior High School

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of
today, the leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exem-
plify 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 commend
Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna upon the occasion of being selected as the 2016
Valedictorian of Elmont Memorial Junior-Senior High School; and
WHEREAS, A young woman of singular distinction, Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna
has distinguished herself as a scholar of superlative ability, estab-
lishing a high standard of academic excellence and purposefulness of
life rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Through her diligence and rigorous efforts Augusta Uwamanzu-
Nna has earned a 101.63 GPA; after graduation, she plans to major in
Biochemistry/Environmental Studies at Harvard University; and
WHEREAS, Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna, in achieving this high academic honor,
may take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of
excellence she brings to her family, friends, community and school; and
WHEREAS, As Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna takes her leave of Elmont Memorial
Junior-Senior High School, she bequeaths a legacy of academic achieve-
ment, school involvement and community service to which others may
aspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
students of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commit-
ment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting
as role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna upon the occasion of being selected as the
2016 Valedictorian of Elmont Memorial Junior-Senior High School, to
recognize her for her outstanding academic achievement, and to extend to
her the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful
success and well-being, fully confident of her response to a promising
future and appreciative of the model she represents for all aspiring
young people of the Empire State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna.