LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Caitlin Chauhan 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
Caitlin Chauhan 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, local author and educator will
be selling copies of her latest book, DISLOYALTY, and popular DJ Syxx-
figgaz 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 Bethlehem Central High School, Caitlin Chauhan
has maintained an impressive 96% GPA; she has taken several challenging
classes such as Advanced Placement World History, Calculus, Chemistry,
and Physics; she was the recipient of the AP Scholar Award with Honors
for scoring three or higher on all four exams; and
WHEREAS, Active within her school, Caitlin Chauhan is a member of
several organizations including the Key Club and Tech Crew; in addition,
she volunteers as a Science Tutor; and
WHEREAS, Caitlin Chauhan enjoys playing flute in the Concert Band,
Symphonic Band, Marching Band and Orchestra; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the well-being of her community, Caitlin Chauhan
has volunteered at the Bethlehem Public Library Summer Reading Program
for Children, assisted elderly patients at the Lutheran Care Nursing
Home, and has taught Bible concepts to preschool students at Solid Rock
Church; and
WHEREAS, Caitlin Chauhan's participation in the Summer Teen Program at
Albany Medical Center has prepared her to study Pediatric Medicine at
Albany College of Pharmacy, subsequently, she plans on providing medical
services to poor children; and
WHEREAS, As Caitlin Chauhan takes her leave of Bethlehem Central High
School, she leaves a legacy of academic achievement, school involvement
and community service to which others may aspire; and
WHEREAS, Caitlin Chauhan 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 Caitlin Chauhan, 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 Caitlin Chauhan upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
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 Caitlin Chauhan.