SLS 13RS-1741 ORIGINAL Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2013 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 72 BY SENATOR PEACOCK AND REPRESENTATI VE SEABAUGH COMMENDATIONS. Commends Safa Michigan upon being named the 2013 Louisiana Public Schools Middle School Student of the Year and recognizes her extraordinary accomplishments. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1 To commend Safa Michigan upon being named the 2013 Louisiana Public Schools Middle2 School Student of the Year and to recognize her extraordinary accomplishments.3 WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the Legislature of Louisiana recognizes the4 academics, leadership skills, and character of Safa Michigan and her service to her school5 and community; and6 WHEREAS, an eighth grade student at Caddo Middle Magnet School, Safa7 Michigan's dedication to academic achievement and drive to do her best at all times are8 evident in her unblemished academic record; she has maintained a 4.0 average in each of the9 three years of her middle school education while active in the National Junior Honor10 Society, Mathcounts, Elegant Leaders in Today's Educational Society, and Peer Advocates;11 and she was selected for the Duke talent identification program for scoring in the top five12 percent on the ACT; and13 WHEREAS, in 2012, she took on the mantle of instructor when she was selected to14 teach a five-week leadership and education class at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club;15 and16 WHEREAS, in addition to her academic success, Safa Michigan is also deeply17 committed to promoting social awareness and education through her own nonprofit18 SCR NO. 72 SLS 13RS-1741 ORIGINAL Page 2 of 2 organization, Made in America, Inc., which has been recognized by Governor Bobby Jindal1 and United States Congressman John Fleming; and2 WHEREAS, she authored a book, History Matters for Children; and3 WHEREAS, Safa Michigan also has become an accomplished pianist and tennis4 player and has won multiple awards, including first place in the Northwest Louisiana5 Regional Spelling Bee; and6 WHEREAS, she is the daughter of Sunny Hussain and Saimah Talukder, who should7 be recognized along with her teachers and school for inspiring her to set and achieve8 extraordinary goals; and9 WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Education has selected Safa Michigan as10 the Louisiana Public Schools Middle School Student of the Year.11 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby12 extend congratulations and commendation to Safa Michigan upon being named the 201313 Louisiana Public Schools Middle School Student of the Year, and hereby wish Ms. Michigan14 full measures of success and happiness in the years to come, and hereby hope that she serves15 as an example to other students who have our state's future in their hands and serve as a16 promise to the next generation.17 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Safa18 Michigan of Caddo Parish.19 The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Jerry J. Guillot. DIGEST Peacock SCR No. 72 Commends Safa Michigan upon being named the 2013 Louisiana Public Schools Middle School Student of the Year.