LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Cydney Betton 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
Cydney Betton 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, Cydney Betton is completing her senior year at Guilderland
with an excellent 91.8 GPA, in a rigorous curriculum of Honors and
Advanced Placement courses; and
WHEREAS, She has been on the High Honor Roll all four years of high
school; her favorite subject was history; and
WHEREAS, Cydney Betton has been able to combine academic achievement
with a wide range of extracurricular activities; and
WHEREAS, These extracurricular activities include winning a Gold Medal
for playing a violin solo in the New York State Music Association
Festival, earning Varsity Letters in Field Hockey and Track and Field,
serving on Student Government, winning the Distinguished Teen Award from
Jack and Jill of America and being a Gold Award Recipient in the Girl
Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Cydney Betton has worked at Dunkin' Donuts and
volunteered with Ronald McDonald House and the Underground Railroad
History Project; and
WHEREAS, Cydney Betton was one of only 10 applicants nationwide to win
a grant from the Vital Voices ANNpower Initiative, to help implement its
mission--to identify, support and empower young girls and women to
invest in themselves, their communities and eventually the globe; and
WHEREAS, Cydney Betton's project is entitled "Everyone Can Be a Lead-
er," and involves mentoring inner city girls; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Cydney Betton will attend the University of
Buffalo; she aspires to a career in Business, with the goal of becoming
the CEO of a non-profit corporation; and
WHEREAS, Cydney Betton, 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 Cydney Betton 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 Cydney Betton.