LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Anthony Scott upon the occasion of
being named Student of the Year by the New York Association for
Continuing/Community Education, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take notice of and
acknowledge those individuals who have distinguished themselves through
their exemplary pursuit of education as adults; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Anthony
Scott upon the occasion of being named Student of the Year by the New
York Association for Continuing/Community Education, Inc., to be cele-
brated at its 30th Annual Awards and Legislative Event on March 5-6,
2013; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Scott enrolled in the Adult Education GED Preparation
program in September 2011, after an earlier unsuccessful attempt at the
GED exam; as a CSE classified student who also has difficulties with his
eyesight, he had previously been tutored in math through a school
program, but while taking the GED exam, the material looked unfamiliar
and he completely shut down; and
WHEREAS, Despite enrolling with high reading and math scores, Anthony
Scott was doubtful that he could pass the exam; his goal at that time
was to only focus on math and to get out of the program as quickly as
possible; and
WHEREAS, During his enrollment, Anthony Scott worked hard to master
the math topics presented, participated freely in class lessons and
discussions, and despite becoming frustrated, seemed to flourish in the
adult education environment; he often discussed his feelings of
isolation, but was well-liked and respected by his fellow classmates;
after his first two months of instruction, Anthony's math skills
increased from a 9.6 to a 12.4 on the Test of Adult Basic Education; and
WHEREAS, In January of 2012, a new program, Gateways to College and
Careers replaced the traditional GED Program; at first, Anthony Scott
did not want to participate in this comprehensive program, but later
changed his mind; and
WHEREAS, Gateways is a uniquely innovative program which prepares
students for a GED credential and college entrance exams, but also
awards the National Work Readiness Credential, develops a comprehensive
career plan, and includes career preparation classes; because of
Anthony's strong academic skills, he enrolled in the higher level Gate-
way 3 Program, where the focus is to refine GED skills with collegiate-
based curriculum; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Scott has an innate desire to learn, possesses strong
self motivational skills, and demonstrates ultimate responsibility;
despite the rigors of this program, he was immediately able to function
in the writing/literature group in which he was assigned, and quickly
became a strong leader offering insights and opinions which helped his
group function well; and
WHEREAS, His intense motivation coupled with a meticulous attention to
detail served Anthony Scott well; through this program, he gained confi-
dence in his math skills and refined his writing craft to the collegiate
level; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Scott obtained his GED credentials in July of 2012,
with scores that qualified him to enroll at SUNY Potsdam; currently
enrolled, he has adjusted well to college life; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Scott will make the most of any collegiate experience
offered to him and will achieve at high levels which serve his career
goals well; the personal growth and achievements that he has experi-

enced, truly makes him worthy of the honor of NYACCE Student of the
Year; and
WHEREAS, Throughout all of his life struggles and schooling, Anthony
Scott may now stand with just pride in assessing his achievements, expe-
riencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of his accomplish-
ments, eager to face the challenge of new ventures; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Anthony Scott upon the occasion of being named Student of the
Year by the New York Association for Continuing/Community Education,
Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony Scott.