LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sam Schueler upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2012 Leadership Award by the American
Medical Association Foundation

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and recognize
those dedicated individuals, who strive to improve the health and over-
all quality of life of their neighborhoods, and whose accomplishments,
character, and community commitment inspire all citizens of this great
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Sam
Schueler upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2012
Leadership Award by the American Medical Association Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The American Medical Association's primary mission is to
promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of the public
health of Americans; and
WHEREAS, A native of Camillus, New York, Sam Schueler graduated from
West Genesee High School in 2005, earned his bachelor's degree from
Cornell University in 2009, and then entered Upstate Medical University
in the fall of 2009; and
WHEREAS, Sam Schueler, a third-year student at Upstate Medical Univer-
sity, presently serves as President of Upstate Medical University's
Student Government, which strives to facilitate more communication with
the university's administration and faculty, and the Central New York
community, as well as to enrich the overall campus experience by coordi-
nating culturally-diverse events and programs; and
WHEREAS, Sam Schueler also co-founded Upstate Medical University's
magazine, UPSTATE OF MIND, and previously served as President of Commu-
nity Outreach and Preventive Education, a student group which provides
disadvantaged youth with mentorship and health education; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his efforts, Sam Schueler was honored on
February 13, 2012, at the American Medical Association's Annual Excel-
lence in Medicine Awards Ceremony, for his outstanding leadership, advo-
cacy, community commitment, and dedication to the future of health
education; recipients will receive special training in their field; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his academic endeavors, Sam Schueler has benefited
from the support of his proud family, including his parents, Gary and
Azadeh Schueler; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sam Schueler upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the 2012 Leadership Award by the American Medical Association Founda-
tion; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sam Schueler.