LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jennifer Chauhan 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
Jennifer Chauhan 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, Jennifer Chauhan is going to graduate from Bethlehem Central
High School with a remarkable 95 GPA, including taking six Advanced
Placement courses; and
WHEREAS, This achievement earned Jennifer Chauhan an AP Scholar Award
and she was recognized by the University at Albany as a Multicultural
High School Achiever; and
WHEREAS, As a member of the Math Honor Society, Jennifer Chauhan
tutors other Bethlehem students; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Chauhan has participated in the Science Technology
Enrichment Program (STEP) at Albany Medical Center, and in Science Tech-
nology Engineering Math (STEM) at General Electric; and
WHEREAS, Last year, Jennifer Chauhan attended the Design Your Future
Day at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Chauhan's other interests and skills include playing
violin with her school's select symphonic ensemble, volunteering at the
Bethlehem Public Library, and performing services as a member of the Key
Club; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Chauhan teaches Sunday School and organizes church
dinners and events at Emmaus United Methodist Church; she enjoys cook-
ing, baking and gardening; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Jennifer Chauhan will attend Albany College
of Pharmacy with a goal of becoming a pharmacist; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Chauhan, 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 Jennifer Chauhan 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 Jennifer Chauhan.