LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Cay Maria Boswell upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts
of those individuals in the teaching profession who distinguish them-
selves in their dedication and commitment to their students; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Cay
Maria Boswell upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion; and
WHEREAS, Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Cay Maria Boswell spent her early
childhood in Kingston, St. Ann and Manchester before her family settled
outside of Spanish Town, St. Catherine in a small community called Hori-
zon Park; and
WHEREAS, The third of five children, Cay Maria Boswell attended St.
Catherine High School and Holy Childhood High School for Girls; she
later went on to study English and International Relations at The
University of the West Indies in St. Andrew, Jamaica; and
WHEREAS, Obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree and graduating with
honors, Cay Maria Boswell was offered a teaching position at St. Cathe-
rine High School; she taught English and literature and was the assist-
ant coach for its championship debate team; and
WHEREAS, After teaching for four years, Cay Maria Boswell returned to
school full-time to earn her post graduate diploma in language educa-
tion; it was during this time that the opportunity to teach in New York
arose and while not wanting to leave her home and her family, she even-
tually took the risk and migrated to the United States; and
WHEREAS, In August of 2003, Cay Maria Boswell was hired to teach at
The School for Legal Studies and has been teaching English language arts
and literature there ever since; she is a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career thus far, Cay Maria Boswell has brought
an uncompromising standard of excellence to her work and a warm sense of
caring and concern to every student she educates; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Cay Maria Boswell 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 Cay Maria Boswell.