LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Brittany Roan upon the occasion of
being named Student of the Year by the New York Association for
Continuing/Community Education

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary pursuit of education as adults; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Brittany Roan upon the occasion of being named Student of the Year by
the New York Association for Continuing/Community Education, at its 28th
Annual Student Awards and Legislative Event on March 8-9, 2011, in Alba-
ny, New York; and
WHEREAS, Brittany Roan understands better than anyone the value of
education and the challenges and obstacles that are faced by some in
trying to obtain that education, particularly as an adult; and
WHEREAS, The oldest of 11 siblings, Brittany Roan acquired many
responsibilities at a young age; she was responsible for helping her
mother with the household chores and taking care of her younger
siblings; and
WHEREAS, Brittany Roan and her siblings began home schooling once she
completed sixth grade; after undergoing some difficult times, Brittany's
family became homeless for approximately two years and, as a result, she
fell behind in her studies; and
WHEREAS, At age 16, armed with an indomitable spirit, Brittany Roan
decided she wanted to obtain her General Education Diploma (GED); she
enrolled at Monroe Community College's GED S.T.A.G.E Program and
received her GED at the age of 18; and
WHEREAS, In the Spring of 2008, Brittany Roan enrolled as a student at
Monroe Community College to pursue an Associate's degree in Business
Administration; and
WHEREAS, In addition to pursuing her Associate's degree, Brittany Roan
decided to enroll at the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center full-
time in the Medical Secretary Certificate Program; during this time, she
completed a medical secretary internship at the Monroe County Department
of Health; and
WHEREAS, The Monroe County Department of Health was so impressed with
her abilities, professionalism, and strong work ethic that they hired
her as a full-time Receptionist/Clerk II after only the second week of
her internship; and
WHEREAS, Brittany Roan graduated from Rochester Educational Opportu-
nity Center in the Spring of 2010 with high honors while simultaneously
continuing her studies at Monroe Community College full-time in the
evenings and working part-time; and
WHEREAS, In June of 2010, Brittany Roan began working for the Depart-
ment of Health as a full-time employee; today she maintains this posi-
tion while continuing her studies at Monroe Community College where she
anticipates finishing her Associate's degree in May of 2011; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Monroe Community College, Brittany Roan
aspires to continue her education by obtaining a Bachelor's degree in
Business Administration while majoring in Marketing and minoring in
Accounting; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her many educational objectives, Brittany Roan
plans to begin volunteering for the National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children; and

WHEREAS, Brittany Roan has been a beacon of light and hope for her
family; through her actions, she has inspired her mother, who plans on
returning to school to earn her GED; and
WHEREAS, A talented and driven young woman, Brittany Roan has demon-
strated integrity and honor while using Adult Education programming to
change the course of her entire future; and
WHEREAS, Brittany Roan may now stand with just pride in assessing her
achievements, experiencing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of
her accomplishments, eager to face the challenge of new ventures; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Brittany Roan upon the occasion of being named Student of the
Year by the New York Association for Continuing/Community Education; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brittany Roan.