LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Angela Falisi upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the New York Conference of Italian-American
Scholarship

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, honoring the young adults 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 commend
Angela Falisi upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
New York Conference of Italian-American Scholarship; and
WHEREAS, Graduating as Valedictorian of Maria Regina High School's
Class of 2008, Angela Falisi continued on her academic journey, studying
abroad in Rome, Italy, as part of SUNY Stonybrook's Study Abroad
Program; and
WHEREAS, Angela Falisi is currently enrolled at Cornell University
where she majors in Biology and Society and minors in Science and Tech-
nology Studies, and Italian Studies; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her high school and college career, Angela Falisi
has displayed exceptional academic achievement, a strong sense of commu-
nity responsibility, and a commitment to excellence which is unparal-
leled; and
WHEREAS, Angela Falisi has devoted much of her time to research as a
major component of academics, evident in her work as a research assist-
ant for Professor Jeffrey Hancock of Cornell's Department of Communi-
cations, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; and
WHEREAS, A member of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Angela
Falisi participates in weekly service, leadership, social, and scholar-
ship events; she also serves as Vice President of Cornell University's
Italian-American Organization; and
WHEREAS, Angela Falisi has been the recipient of many accolades and
awards including Dean's list, NYS Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship, NYS
Academic Excellence Scholarship, and National Honor Society Scholarship,
to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Angela Falisi, 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 college;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Angela Falisi upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the New York Conference of Italian-American Scholarship, and to
extend to her best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-
being; and be it further; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Angela Falisi.