LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Miss KeyAna Williams, Miss Brooklyn's
Outstanding Teen 2008, upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition

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 Miss KeyAna
Williams, Miss Brooklyn's Outstanding Teen 2008, upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition on Sunday, February 22, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, On this special day, KeyAna Williams will crown her successor
as Miss Brooklyn's Outstanding Teen 2009; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her reign, KeyAna Williams has demonstrated excep-
tional leadership qualities, high academic achievement and strong commu-
nity involvement; in June of 2008, she graduated second in her eighth
grade class with a 95.2 % average; and
WHEREAS, While graduating from the eighth grade, KeyAna Williams had
already passed the ninth grade Math and Science Regents exams; she
received the Chancellors Award and the High Academic Achievement Awards
for all academic subjects; and
WHEREAS, As a freshman at Manhattan Village Academy, KeyAna Williams
continues to maintain her academic excellence; on February 23, 2008, she
was crowned the first Miss Brooklyn's Outstanding Teen and went on to
the New York competition where she was second runner up and received the
Scholars Award for Academic Achievement; at that particular competition,
she was the youngest contestant at age 13 among a field of girls ranging
from 15 to 16 years old; and
WHEREAS, Since winning her title, KeyAna Williams has made numerous
appearances, including: the Miss Jubilee Pageant, the Miss Manhattan
Pageant, the Trey Whitfield Scholarship Awards Dinner, the Miss New York
Pageant, and the Cupcake Parade, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Active in the community, KeyAna Williams has volunteered at
several events, including the Revlon Walk in New York City, the Kidney
Walk at Hofstra University, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Walk at the
Bronx Zoo, and the Board of Education PTA 5K Run; and
WHEREAS, KeyAna Williams exemplifies the best potential which is
inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; she has brought
enduring honor to her family and her community through her many achieve-
ments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Miss KeyAna Williams, Miss Brooklyn's Outstanding Teen 2008, upon
the occasion of her designation for special recognition; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Miss KeyAna Williams, Miss Brooklyn's Outstanding Teen 2008.