LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Nanaka Suzuki upon the occasion of being
named an Outstanding Student by the Capital District YMCA on April 28,
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
Nanaka Suzuki upon the occasion of being named an Outstanding Student by
the Capital District YMCA, at its 18th Annual Student and Educator
Awards Breakfast Reception, on April 28, 2015, at the Appel Inn, Alta-
mont, New York; and
WHEREAS, This commendation honors high school students and educators
from Guilderland, Voorheesville, Berne-Knox-Westerlo, Bethlehem, and
Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High Schools; 15 students and 3 educators are
selected as overall winners for their dedication to service in their
schools, community, and local YMCA; and
WHEREAS, Nanaka Suzuki is currently a junior at Bethlehem Central High
School; this exceptional young woman is extremely dedicated in giving
back to both her school and her community; and
WHEREAS, Nanaka Suzuki has participated in various volunteer activ-
ities such as working at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, New York, in
addition, she is an enthusiastic member of the Bethlehem Youth Court, an
alternative to criminal and family court for young offenders age 10-19
who have committed a first-time, low-level offense of crime in the Town
of Bethlehem; and
WHEREAS, In her school, Nanaka Suzuki is a member of Peer Helpers and
the Junior Student Council; and
WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others,
Nanaka Suzuki 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 Nanaka Suzuki continued success throughout her school years
and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Nanaka Suzuki upon the occasion of being named an Outstanding
Student by the Capital District YMCA on April 28, 2015; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nanaka Suzuki.