LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Seuzeth Green upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition as recipient of the NYACCE Adult
Student of the Year Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those indi-
viduals whose character and achievements best exemplify the ideals and
values cherished by the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to congratulate
Seuzeth Green upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion as recipient of the New York Association for Continuing/Community
Education (NYACCE) Adult Student of the Year Award; this auspicious
occasion will be celebrated at the 26th Annual Student of the Year
Awards Dinner hosted by NYACCE, to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at
the Century House in Latham, New York; and
WHEREAS, NYACCE represents adult education professionals from across
New York State; a primary mission of NYACCE is to maintain and expand
education and training opportunities for undereducated adults in our
state; and
WHEREAS, NYACCE strives to ensure that the opportunities and success
afforded these students and thousands of others continues to be avail-
able, and that additional adults in need of these services continue to
be served without barriers; it is well understood that individuals who
continue their education have a better chance at achieving better
employment and a superior quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Seuzeth Green was nominated by the Ulster County BOCES for
the NYACCE Adult Student of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, A student at Ulster County BOCES for three years, Seuzeth
Green's journey to improve her life began after she moved into a domes-
tic violence shelter in Ulster County; and
WHEREAS, Determined to complete her education, Seuzeth Green
researched her options and chose the GED program; she enrolled and
worked hard in the program; and
WHEREAS, After taking a short hiatus in her GED studies to give birth
to her daughter, Seuzeth Green quickly returned and continued her
progress towards a diploma; she also enrolled in the registered medical
assistant program offered by BOCES; and
WHEREAS, Seuzeth Green attended the registered medical assistant
program full-time while also continuing to study for her GED, all the
while caring for her young daughter; and
WHEREAS, As her independence and confidence grew, Seuzeth Green's hope
for a brighter future for herself and her daughter became achievable,
and in June 2008 she took and successfully passed the GED examination;
and
WHEREAS, Currently working full-time, Seuzeth Green is gaining job
experience while building her resume; and
WHEREAS, Seuzeth Green has overcome many seemingly insurmountable
obstacles and succeeded in her quest to improve her life through educa-
tion; she is a devoted mother, a hard-working employee and a wonderful
student; and
WHEREAS, There are many remarkable stories in the world of adult
education, but few are as impressive as that of Seuzeth Green, who
serves as an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Seuzeth Green upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition as recipient of the NYACCE Adult Student of the Year
Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Seuzeth Green.