LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Pamela Cappione upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the New York Association for
Continuing/Community Education 2015 Student of the Year Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of those
individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exemplary
pursuit of education as adults; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Pamela Cappione upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
New York Association for Continuing/Community Education 2015 Student of
the Year Award, to be celebrated at its 32nd Annual Student Awards and
Legislative Event on March 11, 2015, in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, New York Association for Continuing/Community Education
(NYACCE) represents adult education professionals with its primary
mission in maintaining and expanding education and training opportu-
nities for undereducated adults throughout New York State; and
WHEREAS, NYACCE strives to ensure that the opportunities afforded to
these students continue to be available, and that additional adults in
need of these services continue to be served without barriers; it is
well understood individuals who continue their education have a greater
chance of improving their employment and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Pamela Cappione understands the value of education and the
challenges and hardships that are sometimes faced when trying to obtain
that education; after dropping out of high school in tenth grade, she
faced many personal setbacks; and
WHEREAS, After much adversity, Pamela Cappione enrolled in the St.
Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Gateway to College and Careers Program; and
WHEREAS, During this time, Pamela Cappione was a model student; she
completed all of her assignments, actively participated in class, and
took advantage of all opportunities available to improve her skills; she
worked diligently and always went above and beyond to achieve a higher
standard of excellence; and
WHEREAS, Pamela Cappione passed the GED exam in December of 2014, and
after an extensive and rigorous job search, she was hired full-time by
Kay Jewelers; and
WHEREAS, Through her life experiences, Pamela Cappione has become a
resourceful problem solver, hard worker, and a steadfast advocate for
others; her work ethic, dedication and drive will ensure her continued
success in all of her future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend indi-
viduals of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commit-
ment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting
as role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Pamela Cappione upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the New York Association for Continuing/Community Education 2015
Student of the Year Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Pamela Cappione.