Assembly Resolution No. 396 BY: M. of A. Thiele COMMENDING the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the 1st Senate District, 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 the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments; and WHEREAS, These Valedictorians and Salutatorians 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, The Valedictorians and Salutatorians who are being commended for their outstanding academic performances and exemplary achievements include: James Fairchild and Autumn Coffey -- Bridgehampton UFSD; Emily Hugo and Annelise Mendelman -- East Hampton UFSD; Christina Coulton and Ava Bianchi -- Hampton Bays UFSD; Hannah Tuma and Emily Hallock -- Sag Harbor UFSD; Christopher Bender and Frank LaPinski --Westhampton Beach UFSD; Mia A. Clark and David Neese -- Shelter Island UFSD; Jordan T. Bauer and Allison C. Carpenter -- Center Moriches UFSD; and Thomas J. Cassar and Nicholas V. Morello -- Eastport/South Manor UFSD; and WHEREAS, These Valedictorians and Salutatorians 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 the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the aforementioned Valedictorians and Salutatorians.