1.1A Senate resolution
1.2honoring Michelle Onyekaba of Coon Rapids on receiving a 2017 Comcast
1.3Leaders and Achievers Scholarship.
1.4WHEREAS, the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship program recognizes high
1.5school students on the basis of community service, leadership skills, positive attitude, and academic
1.6achievement; and
1.7WHEREAS, the program underscores the philosophy that young people should have every
1.8opportunity to achieve their potential and be motivated as catalysts for positive change in their
1.9schools and communities; and
1.10WHEREAS, based on her outstanding accomplishments, Michelle Onyekaba of Coon Rapids
1.11has been nominated to receive this award; she is planning on attending Princeton University; and
1.12WHEREAS, the 13th Annual Comcast Scholarship Recognition Event will be held on
1.13Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at the State Capitol from 4 to 6 p.m.; and
1.14NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the State of Minnesota that it
1.15congratulates Michelle Onyekaba of Coon Rapids on receiving a 2017 Comcast Leaders and
1.16Achievers Scholarship, and extends best wishes to her for the future.
1.17BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is directed to prepare an
1.18enrolled copy of this resolution, to be authenticated by the Secretary's signature and that of the
1.19Chair of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and transmit it to Michelle Onyekaba.

Cal R. LudemanSecretary of the Senate

Paul E. GazelkaChair, Senate Committee onRules and Administration

Jim AbelerState Senator, District 35