LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Michelle Imbaquingo upon the occasion of
being named the 2012 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Club of
Northern Westchester

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Michelle Imbaquingo upon the occasion of being named the 2012 Youth of
the Year by the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 18, Michelle Imbaquingo is a true example of an
extraordinary young woman; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious award is the highest honor a Boys & Girls
Club member can receive; it recognizes outstanding contributions to a
family, school, community and to the Boys & Girls Club; and
WHEREAS, Michelle Imbaquingo was born May 9, 1994, in the United
States; when she was 2 months old, her family moved back to their native
Ecuador; Michelle returned to the United States a little over a year and
a half ago; and
WHEREAS, In her junior year, Michelle Imbaquingo entered one of the
most competitive high schools in the area, not knowing English; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Michelle Imbaquingo is a Senior at Fox Lane High
School in Bedford, New York, where she has taken on a rigorous schedule
of college preparatory classes, in which she is excelling; and
WHEREAS, Michelle Imbaquingo has mastered the English language in her
short time in the United States; she is a solid student, particularly
strong in math and science; and
WHEREAS, Her teachers are impressed with her fierce determination,
innate intellectual abilities and her concern for others; she is an
active participant in her education and a tireless self advocate; she
sets high goals for herself and works diligently to achieve them; and
WHEREAS, At the urging of her aunt, Michelle Imbaquingo joined the
Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester; and
WHEREAS, Michelle Imbaquingo immediately began making an impact at the
Club; she volunteered over 1,000 hours her first year in the Summer Camp
and After School Programs; and
WHEREAS, Her kindness, compassion and work ethic earned her a position
in the Boys & Girls Junior Staff program; and
WHEREAS, Having recently learned English herself, Michelle Imbaquingo
mentored a young Club member who was also struggling with English; and
WHEREAS, Michelle Imbaquingo also volunteered at Mt. Kisco Child Care
Center, helping children with their homework; and
WHEREAS, At her school, Michelle Imbaquingo assists immigrant Latino
teens adjust to the high school setting and also helps them with their
course work and with their English; and
WHEREAS, Michelle Imbaquingo plans to attend a good college and study
to be a pediatrician; she would like to continue to help the immigrant
Latino families improve the health care for their children; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Michelle Imbaquingo upon the occasion of being named the 2012

Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michelle Imbaquingo.