LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Maya Lawson upon the occasion of
receiving a 2012 Scholarship Award from the Major General Irene
Trowell-Harris Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the young
adults 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Maya Lawson upon the occasion of receiving a 2012 Scholarship Award from
the Major General Irene Trowel-Harris Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.;
and
WHEREAS, The child of an African-American father and Filipino mother,
Maya Lawson is proud of her diverse heritage; also deeply religious,
Maya Lawson is an active youth volunteer in her church; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Newburgh Free Academy in Newburgh, New York,
where she is the varsity tennis captain, Maya Lawson plans on going to
college to become a professional in the medical field; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her high school career, Maya Lawson has displayed
exceptional academic achievement, a strong sense of community responsi-
bility, and a commitment to excellence which is unparalleled; and
WHEREAS, Maya Lawson, in achieving this academic honor, may take just
pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excellence
she brings to her family, friends, community and school; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Maya Lawson upon the occasion of receiving a 2012 Scholarship
Award from the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter of Tuskegee
Airmen, Inc., and to extend to her best wishes for a future of purpose-
ful success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Maya Lawson.