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Regular Session, 2013 ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 72
BY SENATOR PEACOCK AND REPRESENTATI VE SEABAUGH
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend Safa Michigan upon being named the 2013 Louisiana Public Schools Middle
School Student of the Year and to recognize her extraordinary accomplishments.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the Legislature of Louisiana recognizes the
academics, leadership skills, and character of Safa Michigan and her service to her school
and community; and
WHEREAS, an eighth grade student at Caddo Middle Magnet School, Safa
Michigan's dedication to academic achievement and drive to do her best at all times are
evident in her unblemished academic record; she has maintained a 4.0 average in each of the
three years of her middle school education while active in the National Junior Honor
Society, Mathcounts, Elegant Leaders in Today's Educational Society, and Peer Advocates;
and she was selected for the Duke Talent Identification Program for scoring in the top five
percent on the ACT; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, she took on the mantle of instructor when she was selected to
teach a five-week leadership and education class at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club;
and
WHEREAS, in addition to her academic success, Safa Michigan is also deeply
committed to promoting social awareness and education through her own nonprofit
organization, Made in America, Inc., which has been recognized by Governor Bobby Jindal
and United States Congressman John Fleming; and
WHEREAS, she authored a book, History Matters for Children; and
WHEREAS, Safa Michigan also has become an accomplished pianist and tennis
player and has won multiple awards, including first place in the Northwest Louisiana
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WHEREAS, she is the daughter of Sunny Hussain and Saimah Talukder, who should
be recognized along with her teachers and school for inspiring her to set and achieve
extraordinary goals; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Education has selected Safa Michigan as
the Louisiana Public Schools Middle School Student of the Year.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
extend congratulations and commendation to Safa Michigan upon being named the 2013
Louisiana Public Schools Middle School Student of the Year, and hereby wish Ms. Michigan
full measures of success and happiness in the years to come, and hereby hope that she serves
as an example to other students who have our state's future in their hands and serve as a
promise to the next generation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Safa
Michigan of Caddo Parish.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES