LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ifeoluwa Adelugba upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of a Marian I. Hughes Scholarship Award by
the Black Women's Association of Albany on June 20, 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Ifeoluwa Adelugba upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a
Marian I. Hughes Award by the Black Women's Association of Albany, to be
celebrated at its Marian I. Hughes Scholarship Awards Dinner Dance on
Saturday, June 20, 2015, at The Desmond Hotel, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The theme of this year's auspicious event will be "Vision to
Victory!"; JoDee Kenney, News Anchor on Time Warner Cable News will
serve as Keynote Speaker; Shari W. Quinn, and local author, educator
will be selling copies of her latest book, DISLOYALTY, and popular DJ
Syxxfiggaz will provide dance music; and
WHEREAS, The Black Women's Association of Albany (BWAA) was founded on
September 21, 1977, by a group of dynamic women with the purpose to
stimulate social awareness, encourage cultural growth, help youth real-
ize their full potential through education and serve as positive role
models for African American women of all ages; and
WHEREAS, The BWAA Marian I. Hughes Scholarship Awards were established
in 2005, in memory of Mrs. Hughes, an educational leader who held vari-
ous teaching and administrative positions in the City School District of
Albany; she was also an Associate in the New York State Education
Department, the author of two books about the history of public school
education in Albany, and an advocate for better Human Relations; and
WHEREAS, A Senior at Shenendehowa High School East, Ifeoluwa Adelugba,
affectionately known as Ife, has maintained an impressive 97.4% GPA; she
took Advanced Placement classes in both Biology and Calculus; and
WHEREAS, Ifeoluwa Adelugba has been the recipient of numerous academic
awards including Honorable Merit in the National Latin Examination, and
a special award for New York State History Day for an entry focused on
African American History; and
WHEREAS, Active in her school, Ifeoluwa Adelugba volunteers as a home-
work tutor in the Academic Resource Center; in addition, she is a member
of the Student Senate, and serves as the Financial Officer of the Latin
Club, as well as President of the school's Prayer Club; and
WHEREAS, After attending the Career Exploration Program at Albany
Medical Center, Ifeoluwa Adelugba plans on studying pre-med at Siena
College, majoring in Biology and perhaps, International Relations, and
aspires to become a doctor; and
WHEREAS, As Ifeoluwa Adelugba takes her leave of Shenendehowa High
School East, she leaves a legacy of academic achievement, school
involvement and community service to which others may aspire; and
WHEREAS, Ifeoluwa Adelugba stands poised on the threshold of a broad
and challenging world; a testament to the love and nurturing care of her
family, friends and school; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Ifeoluwa Adelugba, a
young woman and able scholar, recognizing the value of her labors and
the promise of her future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ifeoluwa Adelugba upon the occasion of her designation as recipi-
ent of a Marian I. Hughes Scholarship Award, to commend her for her

outstanding academic achievement and to extend to her the best wishes of
this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being,
fully confident of her response to a promising future and appreciative
of the model she represents for all aspiring young people of the Empire
State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ifeoluwa Adelugba.