LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Alejandra Perez 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 congratu-
late Alejandra Perez 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, March 10-11, 2015, in Albany, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The New York Association for Continuing/Community Education
(NYACCE) represents adult education professionals; the primary mission
of NYACCE is 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 are served without barriers; it is well under-
stood that individuals who continue their education have a greater
chance of improving their employment and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Alejandra Perez is a woman who understands the value of
education, as well as the challenges and hardships which are sometimes
faced when trying to obtain a diploma; and
WHEREAS, Born in Newburgh, New York, Alejandra Perez was one of six
children, all of whom were raised by their single mother; and
WHEREAS, As a young woman, Alejandra Perez moved with her family to
Fleischmanns, New York, where she continued her education until the end
of the 10th grade; and
WHEREAS, After the birth of their first child, Miguel Jr., and
marriage to Miguel Perez, Alejandra continued to have a strong desire to
return to her studies and earn her high school diploma; and
WHEREAS, Following the birth of her second child, Isabelle, the Perez
family faced much adversity when Miguel Jr. was diagnosed with leukemia;
Alejandra devoted herself entirely to caring for her family, becoming a
stay-at-home mother; Miguel Jr.'s condition improved and he was able to
return to school; and
WHEREAS, At this time, Alejandra Perez enrolled in a high school
equivalency class at Orange-Ulster BOCES, Adult Education Center in
Newburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, With the same tenacity and devotion she exhibited in caring
for her family, Alejandra Perez successfully worked her way through
numerous academic subjects, and passed the TASC test; furthermore, she
entered the BOCES health program's Medical Assistant class to train to
become a CMA; and
WHEREAS, Alejandra Perez continues to be a loving and committed wife
and mother and is planning to attend college and become an ultrasound
technician; 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
congratulate Alejandra Perez upon her designation as recipient of the

New York Association for Continuing/Community Education 2015 Student of
the Year Award, and to wish her continued success in all her future
endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alejandra Perez.