LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jacqueline Hsia upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Marian I. Hughes Scholarship on June 16,
2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, honoring 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 honor
Jacqueline Hsia upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Marian I. Hughes Scholarship by the Black Women's Association of Albany,
to be celebrated at its 7th Annual Scholarship Luncheon "Blazing a Path
to the Future" on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Desmond Hotel and
Conference Center in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Jacqueline Hsia has earned an incredible 97 GPA and ranks 6th
out of 414 students who are graduating from Colonie Central High School;
and
WHEREAS, She has taken several Advanced Placement courses and will
receive an Advanced Regents Diploma when she graduates; and
WHEREAS, Jacqueline Hsia has a wide variety of interests and experi-
ences; she is President of the Art Club and collaborated with the Year-
book Club to design three yearbook covers and themes; and
WHEREAS, A remarkable artist, Jacqueline Hsia painted a mural over a
staircase at her school; and
WHEREAS, Jacqueline Hsia plays the Chinese zither, teaches a class in
Chinese Brush Painting and also serves as a Teacher Assistant helping
young children learn the Chinese language; she also holds a Blue Belt in
Korean Sword Fighting; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Jacqueline Hsia is Treasurer of the Science Club
and reads a new book every two weeks with the Barnes and Noble Book
Club; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Jacqueline Hsia hopes to attend New York
University to study International Law so she can help get justice for
those accused of breaking a law while abroad; and
WHEREAS, Jacqueline Hsia, in achieving this high 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
honor Jacqueline Hsia upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Marian I. Hughes Scholarship on June 16, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jacqueline Hsia.