Senate Resolution No. 2852
BY: Senator THOMAS
CONGRATULATING Kristen Flynn upon the occasion of
being named a Long Island Scholar-Artist
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and
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 congratulate
Kristen Flynn upon the occasion of being named a Long Island
Scholar-Artist, to be recognized with a feature in Newsday in February
of 2020; and
WHEREAS, The Long Island Scholar-Artist recognizes students who are
judged to be the best of the best on Long Island in both academics and
the arts; Kristen Flynn is one such individual; and
WHEREAS, The program is run by the Long Island Arts Alliance and is
sponsored in conjunction with The Arts Reach Fund and the New York
Community Bank Foundation; furthermore, it is produced in cooperation
with Newsday; and
WHEREAS, A student at Garden City High School, Kristen Flynn is
being honored with this prestigious award for her work in media arts, as
well as for her work in traditional black and white darkroom photography
and digital photography; and
WHEREAS, In addition, she has continuously demonstrated a highly
competitive GPA and has completed significant works in the artistic
field; and
WHEREAS, Kristen Flynn has distinguished herself as a young woman of
superlative ability, establishing a high standard of artistic skill,
academic ability and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful
years; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
scholar artist now stands honorably, with just pride in her
accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges,
understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided
by her teachers, parents and community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations,
with praise and pride, to congratulate Kristen Flynn for her
achievements, and to extend to her the best wishes of this Legislative
Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kristen Flynn.