LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Daveisha Richards upon the occasion of
being named an Outstanding Student by the Capital District YMCA on May
14, 2015

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
Daveisha Richards upon the occasion of being named an Outstanding
Student by the Capital District YMCA to be celebrated at its 10th Annual
Student and Educator Awards Breakfast Reception, on Thursday, May 14,
2015, at the Sarazen Student Union, Siena College, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, This commendation honors high school students and educators
for their dedication to service in their schools, community, and local
YMCA; and
WHEREAS, Daveisha Richards is currently a senior at Albany High
School; this exceptional young woman is extremely dedicated in giving
back to both her school and her community; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Daveisha Richards has participated in various
volunteer activities, including working through her church at soup
kitchens, shelters, and camps; and
WHEREAS, In her school, Daveisha Richards has been an active member
and youth leader in the Black and Latino Achievers Club for the past 3
years; in addition, she has received awards for outstanding attendance
and special recognition from the Principal; and
WHEREAS, With a sense of civic duty and her commitment to others,
Daveisha Richards represents the best development of the potential which
is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative
Body to wish Daveisha Richards continued success throughout her school
years and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Daveisha Richards upon the occasion of being named an Outstanding
Student by the Capital District YMCA on May 14, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Daveisha Richards.