LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Valentine Tumwa upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Black and Latino Youth Achiever Award by
the Capital District YMCA at its 12th Annual Awards Banquet on June 2,
2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth 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, It is also the practice 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
Valentine Tumwa upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Black and Latino Youth Achiever Award by the Capital District YMCA at
its 12th Annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at the Albany
Marriott; and
WHEREAS, The Black and Latino Achievers Awards Banquet, one of the
Capital District YMCA's most memorable events, celebrates the accom-
plishments of student and adult achievers and illustrates how much can
be achieved when dedicated adults support and mentor young people,
encouraging them, through participation in the program, to set meaning-
ful educational goals and to make positive contributions to their commu-
nity; Valentine Tumwa is one such individual; and
WHEREAS, Valentine Tumwa, a student at Shaker High School, will
receive this auspicious award for her outstanding community involvement
and volunteer service to the Capital District YMCA; and
WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others,
Valentine Tumwa represents the best development of the potential which
is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such commitment, dedication and accomplishment are brought to
our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citi-
zens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Valentine Tumwa upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Black and Latino Youth Achiever Award by the Capital District
YMCA at its 12th Annual Awards Banquet on June 2, 2015; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Valentine Tumwa.