LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Taylor Doty, the 2012 Salutatorian of Elba High School, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishment 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 recognize and commend Taylor Doty, the 2012 Salutatorian of Elba High School, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishment; and WHEREAS, Taylor Doty, Elba High School's 2012 Salutatorian is being commended for her outstanding academic performance and exemplary achievements; and WHEREAS, Taylor Doty may now stand with pride as she assesses her achievements, experiences the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her accomplishments, eager to face the experiences of a challenging world; and WHEREAS, This exceptional Elba High School student represents the potential inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; her achievements have brought enduring honor to her family and community and should be recognized and saluted; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend students of outstanding character who have shown initiative and a commitment to the pursuit of higher goals for themselves and act 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 commend Taylor Doty, the 2012 Salutatorian of Elba High School, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments, 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 tran- smitted to Taylor Doty.