LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Andrea Kim of Colonie Central High
School upon the occasion of her designation as 2012 Teenager of the Year
by the Colonie Elks Lodge

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Andrea Kim of Colonie Central High School upon the occasion of her
designation as 2012 Teenager of the Year by the Colonie Elks Lodge, to
be celebrated on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at the Colonie Town Supervisors
Office in Newtonville, New York; and
WHEREAS, A self-directed, conscientious and enthusiastic senior at
Colonie Central High School, Andrea Kim has accumulated an impressive
list of achievements during her outstanding high school career; and
WHEREAS, Inducted into the National Honor Society in 11th grade,
Andrea Kim's achievements are impressive; she is the founder and Presi-
dent of Build a Book and Pencils for Ethiopia, the current Student Body
President, Captain of the Varsity Girls Tennis Team and was the Histori-
an of Key Club; and
WHEREAS, Andrea Kim's extracurricular activities are equally remark-
able; she has four years of participation in Girls Tennis, has been on
Colonie High School's Executive Committee and Yearbook Committee for the
last four years, and is a member of the Chamber Orchestra, to name a
few; and
WHEREAS, Outside of school, Andrea Kim is a valued and involved member
of her community, serving as a volunteer for St. Peter's Hospital, Camp
MujiGae, and Parson's Family Center; she is also a peer mentor and an
active participant in her church's youth group; and
WHEREAS, Andrea Kim was selected for this special honor because of her
strong academic performance, her service to the school, and her commit-
ment to the community; and
WHEREAS, Andrea Kim's sense of civic duty and her commitment to others
represent the best development of the potential which is inherent in our
most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Andrea Kim of Colonie Central High School upon the occasion
of her designation as 2012 Teenager of the Year by the Colonie Elks
Lodge; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andrea Kim.