LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Amanda Chen upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition as a winner of the 2010 Martin
Luther King Essay Contest Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those 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, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
the dedication and commitment of our young people who, by achieving
outstanding success in their educational endeavors, have inspired and
brought pride to our majestic Empire State, and who distinguish them-
selves through excellence in scholastic competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Amanda Chen upon the occasion of her designation for special recog-
nition as a winner of the 2010 Martin Luther King Essay Contest Award;
and
WHEREAS, Each year, the "Keeping the Dream Alive" Award Committee
challenges students throughout the Greater Newburgh area to write an
essay focusing on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; two students
from the sixth, ninth and 12th grades are awarded for their interpreta-
tion of Dr. King's struggles, achievements, dedication and how he lost
his life pursuing equality, freedom and justice for all people; and
WHEREAS, The topic of this year's Martin Luther King essay contest
was, "Keeping the Dream Alive"; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Chen is a sixth grade student in Miss Schneider's
class at the Gardnertown Fundamental Magnet School in the Newburgh
Enlarged City School District in Newburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the educational accomplish-
ments of remarkable schools, students, and teachers in this great Empire
State; Amanda Chen is indeed such a distinguished and remarkable prize
winning New York State student; and
WHEREAS, The designation and outstanding performance of Amanda Chen as
a winner of the 2010 Martin Luther King Essay Contest has clearly made a
contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of the
Gardnertown Fundamental Magnet School in the Newburgh Enlarged City
School District in Newburgh, New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Amanda Chen upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition as a winner of the 2010 Martin Luther King Essay
Contest Award, and to extend to her the best wishes of this Legislative
Body 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 Amanda Chen.