LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Pamela Nagle upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition as recipient of a 2011 Student
of the Year Award by the New York Association for Continuing/Community
Education

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those indi-
viduals whose character and achievements best exemplify the ideals and
values cherished by the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to congratulate
Pamela Nagle upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion as recipient of a 2011 Student of the Year Award by the New York
Association for Continuing/Community Education (NYACCE); this auspicious
occasion will be celebrated at NYACCE's 28th Annual Student Awards and
Legislative Breakfast on March 8-9, 2011; and
WHEREAS, NYACCE represents adult education professionals from across
New York State; a primary mission of NYACCE is to maintain and expand
education and training opportunities for undereducated adults in our
state; and
WHEREAS, NYACCE strives to ensure that the opportunities and successes
afforded these students and thousands of others continue to be avail-
able, and that additional adults in need of these services continue to
be served without barriers; it is well understood that individuals who
continue their education have a better chance at achieving better
employment and a superior quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Pamela Nagle was nominated for a 2011 Student of the Year
Award by the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES; and
WHEREAS, Even though she was pregnant at age 15, Pamela Nagle never
let go of her dream of getting her GED; she also wanted to have a career
where she could help people but knew she needed to get her diploma
first; she spent much of her time raising her four children and helping
care for her aging family members; and
WHEREAS, After the passing of her daughter-in-law, Pamela Nagle
assisted in raising her grandchildren and started the process of enroll-
ing in the GED program at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES; and
WHEREAS, Pamela Nagle entered the GED program at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
in January of 2010, where she revealed her desire to become a nurse; she
then entered the nurse's aide program later that month and was extremely
happy and thankful to have been given the opportunity to work towards
both of her goals at the same time; and
WHEREAS, Pamela Nagle received her GED and nurse's aide certification
in April 2010; the very day she received her nurse's aide certification,
she was hired to work at Mercy Health & Rehabilitation Center; and
WHEREAS, Pamela Nagle worked at Mercy for a few months before being
offered a better job at North Brook Heights in the medication room; she
loves the hands-on experience working with the nursing home residents
and also helps with comfort care at Hospice and Matthew House in Auburn;
Pamela is a very loving and giving person, and it shows through her
working with others; and
WHEREAS, There are many remarkable stories in the world of adult
education, but few are as impressive as that of Pamela Nagle, who
services as an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Pamela Nagle upon her designation as recipient of a 2011
Student of the Year Award by the New York Association for
Continuing/Community Education; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Pamela Nagle.