Bill Text: NY J03254 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Kayla Mumtaz upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2020 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-07-22 - ADOPTED [J03254 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03254-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 3254

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        HONORING  Kayla  Mumtaz  upon  the occasion of her
        designation as recipient of  the  2020  Chancellor's
        Award for Student Excellence

  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 best exemplify the
ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kayla Mumtaz
upon   the  occasion  of  her  designation  as  recipient  of  the  2020
Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence; and

  WHEREAS, The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence honors  State
University  of  New  York  students  who  have  best  demonstrated their
integration of academic excellence with other aspects  of  their  lives,
which  may  include  leadership,  campus  involvement, athletics, career
achievement, community service or creative and performing arts; and

  WHEREAS, Established in 1998, the  Chancellor's  Award  for  Student
Excellence is the highest student recognition in the State University of
New York (SUNY) system; and

  WHEREAS,   The   State   University  of  New  York  is  the  largest
comprehensive university system in the  United  States,  educating  more
than 424,000 students in more than 7,000 degree and certificate programs
on  64  campuses,  with more than three million alumni around the globe;
and

  WHEREAS,  Each  campus  establishes  a  selection  committee,  which
reviews  exemplary  members of its college community who are graduating;
nominees are then forwarded to the Chancellor's Office and  are  subject
to  a  second  round  of  review;  finalists are then recommended to the
Chancellor to become recipients of the Chancellor's  Award  for  Student
Excellence; and

  WHEREAS,  As recipient of this most prestigious award, Kayla Mumtaz,
a student at Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC), truly embodies  the
power of SUNY; and

  WHEREAS, A proven leader and role model, this extraordinary woman is
being  recognized  not  only  for academic achievement, but also for the
profound impact she has had on HVCC and the community-at-large; and

  WHEREAS, A political science major with an  exceptional  GPA,  Kayla
Mumtaz  truly hopes to make a difference in the lives of many as a human
rights attorney; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout her journey, Kayla Mumtaz was supported  by  her
loving  husband and three young children, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and

  WHEREAS, As Kayla Mumtaz takes her leave of HVCC,  she  bequeaths  a
legacy of academic achievement, school involvement and community service
to which others may aspire; and

  WHEREAS,  Kayla Mumtaz stands poised on the threshold of a broad and
challenging world, a testament to the love and  nurturing  care  of  her
family, friends and school; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is proud to honor Kayla Mumtaz, a
woman and able scholar, recognizing the value  of  her  labors  and  the
promise of her future; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kayla Mumtaz upon the occasion of her designation as recipient  of
the 2020 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kayla Mumtaz.