LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jane Ogagan upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of a Marian I. Hughes Award by the Black
Women's Association of Albany on June 14, 2014

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 Jane
Ogagan upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Marian I.
Hughes Award by the Black Women's Association of Albany, to be cele-
brated at its 9th Annual Marian I. Hughes Scholarship Awards Luncheon on
Saturday, June 14, 2014, at The Desmond Hotel, Albany, New York; 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 various
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 Scotia-Glenville High School, Jane Ogagan has an
impressive 94.8% GPA and ranks 10th in her graduating class; she has
taken several Honors and Advanced Placement classes and is a member of
the National Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, Active within her school community, Jane Ogagan is a member
of the Union College Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP), Treas-
urer of the Chamber Orchestra in which she plays violin, Co-Vice Presi-
dent of the Spanish Club, member of the Varsity Volleyball team, partic-
ipant in the New Visions Health Career Program at Ellis Hospital, and a
member of Homework Helpers in which she tutors elementary school
students; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Jane Ogagan sings in the Youth Choir and directs
the Children's Choir at Bethel AME Church in Schenectady, New York; and
WHEREAS, Instilled by her parents with a deep respect for her elders
and a strong sense of responsibility towards the family, Jane Ogagan
will attend Johns Hopkins University in a pre-med program; she aspires
to a career as a Pediatric Anesthesiologist and hopes to serve in the
Peace Corps or Doctors Without Borders; and
WHEREAS, As Jane Ogagan takes her leave of Scotia-Glenville High
School, she leaves a legacy of academic achievement, school involvement
and community service to which others may aspire; and
WHEREAS, Jane Ogagan 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 Jane Ogagan, 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 Jane Ogagan upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a
Marian I. Hughes 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 Jane Ogagan.