LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jessie Fair upon the occasion of receiv-
ing a State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Student Excel-
lence

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of
today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exem-
plify 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 honor
Jessie Fair upon the occasion of receiving a State University of New
York Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence; and
WHEREAS, A student at the New York State College of Human Ecology at
Cornell University, Jessie Fair is a young woman of singular distinction
and superlative abilities who has established a high standard of academ-
ic excellence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful
years; and
WHEREAS, The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence was created to
recognize State University students who have integrated academic excel-
lence with outstanding accomplishments in the areas of leadership,
athletics, community service, creative and performing arts, or career
achievement; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Jessie
Fair 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, friends and
family; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jessie Fair upon the occasion of receiving a State University of
New York Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence, and to extend to her
its best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-being, fully
confident of her response to a promising future and appreciative of the
model she represents for all aspiring young people of the Empire State;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jessie Fair.