Honor Imani Telesford Scholarship

Senate Resolution No. 3546 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Imani Telesford upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018 Scholarship Award by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the young adults 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 Imani Telesford upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the

2018 Scholarship Award by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.; and WHEREAS, This momentous occasion will be celebrated at the 20th Annual Tuition Assistance Awards Gala, "Celebrating A Twenty Year Legacy of Mentoring Excellence" on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; and WHEREAS, An exceptional student-athlete at Newburgh Free Academy, Imani Telesford is ranked 21st out of 723 students with a 97.782 GPA, and is a performer with the school's Advance Dance team; she is also a member of the Newburgh Performing Arts Academy where she has danced during previous Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Award Dinners; and WHEREAS, Imani Telesford is also a Level 10 competitive gymnast, and serves as both Coach and Captain of her Kennett School of Gymnastics Team, which has competed in numerous states; and WHEREAS, After graduation, Imani Telesford plans to continue her education studying biomedical science and child development at the University of Maryland; she hopes to have a career as a pediatric physician's assistant; and WHEREAS, Throughout her high school career, Imani Telesford has displayed exceptional academic achievement, a strong sense of community responsibility, and a commitment to excellence which is unparalleled; and WHEREAS, Imani Telesford, in achieving this academic honor, may take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excellence she brings to her family, friends, community and school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Imani Telesford upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018 Scholarship Award by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., and to extend best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Imani Telesford.