Senate Resolution No. 5734

BY: Senator JACOBS

CONGRATULATING the 2018 Valedictorian and
Salutatorian of Kenmore East Senior High School, in
recognition of their exceptional accomplishments

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate the 2018 Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Kenmore East
Senior High School, in recognition of their exceptional accomplishments;
and

WHEREAS, Kenmore East Senior High School's 2018 Valedictorian is
Devon Eleey, and the 2018 Salutatorian is Alexander Russell, both of
whom are being commended for their outstanding academic performances and
exemplary achievements; and

WHEREAS, An International Baccalaureate student, Devon Eleey is a
member of the National Honor Society and the rifle team; after
graduating, he plans to study architecture at the University at Buffalo;
and

WHEREAS, Alexander Russell is an International Baccalaureate student
and the treasurer of the science department; he is a member of the
National Honor Society, German Language Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor
Society, and chorus; after graduating, he plans to study pre-law and
environmental policy at Binghamton University; and

WHEREAS, Devon Eleey and Alexander Russell 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 the challenging world; and

WHEREAS, These two bright and extraordinary students 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
students of remarkable character, who have shown initiative and
commitment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and
acting as role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the 2018 Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Kenmore East
Senior High School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments,
and to extend to them the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a
future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Devon Eleey and Alexander Russell.