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J1658Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Scholarship Recipient

Official title

“Honoring MD. Abdullah Al Wadud upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a 2019 Scholarship Award”

Sponsor Velmanette MontgomerySD-25
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors MD. Abdullah Al Wadud for receiving a 2019 Scholarship Award from the Community Council for Medgar Evers College, Inc.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of academic achievement and community involvement. by recognizing a student who excels both in studies (Computer Science, 3.135 GPA) and in volunteer work, signaling the values the state wishes to promote.

  2. Acknowledges contributions from immigrant backgrounds. (noting software development experience in Bangladesh and leadership in disaster management there), which can inspire other students from diverse backgrounds and affirm the value of their international experience.

  3. Brings attention to STEM initiatives and partnerships. by referencing the NASA Space Grant Internship and CubeSat project, emphasizing the state's support for students engaged in advanced scientific and engineering projects.

  4. Reinforces the role of public recognition in motivating young talent. , suggesting that such resolutions can help boost morale, foster a culture of aspiration, and showcase role models for the wider educational community.

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Honor Scholarship Recipient

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Velmanette Montgomery

Senator · Senate District 25

Chair, Children And Families

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1658 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY HONORING MD. Abdullah Al Wadud upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a 2019 Scholarship Award by the Community Council for Medgar Evers College, Inc. WHEREAS, It is the intent of this… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1658 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY HONORING MD. Abdullah Al Wadud upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a 2019 Scholarship Award by the Community Council for Medgar Evers College, Inc. WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in their educational endeavors, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor MD. Abdullah Al Wadud upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a 2019 Scholarship Award by the Community Council for Medgar Evers College, Inc. celebrated at its 16th Annual Spring Scholarship and Leadership Awards Luncheon on Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, MD. Abdullah Al Wadud is currently a Computer Science major at Medgar Evers College and has a 3.135 GPA; and WHEREAS, Accepted into the NASA Space Grant Internship, MD. Abdullah Al Wadud will participate on a team to build a CubeSat prototype to be launched on a High-Altitude Balloon Experiment (HABE); and WHEREAS, In 2008, MD. Abdullah Al Wadud developed software while attending school in Bangladesh where he led design, development, implementation, data structures and algorithms both front-end and back-end; and WHEREAS, A true asset to society, MD. Abdullah Al Wadud volunteers at Red Crescent, Bogra, Bangladesh for Disaster Management as a Team Leader; and WHEREAS, MD. Abdullah Al Wadud, in achieving this high academic honor, may take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excellence he brings to his family, friends, community and school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor MD. Abdullah Al Wadud upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a 2019 Scholarship Award by the Community Council for Medgar Evers College, Inc.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to MD. Abdullah Al Wadud.

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