LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Black Women's Association of Alba-
ny upon the occasion of hosting its 8th Annual Marian I. Hughes Scholar-
ship Luncheon

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Black Women's Association of Albany upon the occasion of hosting its
8th Annual Marian I. Hughes Scholarship Luncheon on Saturday, June 15,
2013, in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, This year's theme for the Black Women's Association of Albany
(BWAA) is "Imagine, Inspire, Impact"; the Keynote Speaker will be Mrs.
Dorcey Applyrs; and
WHEREAS, At this fine event, seven accomplished minority high school
senior women will be presented with scholarships to assist them in
pursuit of their post secondary academic studies; and
WHEREAS, The distinguished honorees include: Alaysia Surgick, Academy
of the Holy Names; Annie Luo, Colonie Central High School; Yasmin Fabi-
an, Doane Stuart School; Zenab Ahmed, Troy High School; Tabia Gamble,
Lansingburgh High School; Gyneth Campbell, Colonie Central High School;
and Delenn Lloyd-Latif, Bethlehem Central High School; and
WHEREAS, The Black Women's Association of Albany (BWAA) was founded on
September 21, 1977 by a group of women, many who were not native Albani-
ans; the purpose was to stimulate social awareness, encourage cultural
growth, help youth realize their full potential through education and
serve as positive role models for African American women; after a period
of inactivity, the BWAA reorganized in the spring of 2004 and will
continue its service to the greater Capital District community; and
WHEREAS, For more than 30 years, the BWAA has provided financial
assistance and volunteer services to community-based organizations serv-
ing youth and families in the Capital District, and abroad; support will
further advance BWAA community service activities and its scholarship
fund; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Black Women's Association of Albany upon the occasion of
hosting its 8th Annual Marian I. Hughes Scholarship Luncheon; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Black Women's Association of Albany.