Page 1 of 2 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 Regional Spelling Bee; and SCR NO. 72 ENROLLED Page 2 of 2 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