Commendation of Ms. Lupita Amondi Nyong'o for winning an Oscar

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THAT, aware that the film industry is one of the leading and prestigious occupations; noting that Ms. Lupita Amondi Nyong'o is a Kenyan actress who featured in the movie "12 years a Slave"; further aware that she made history by being the first African woman to win an Oscar Award of the best supporting actress at the 86th Academy Awards held in Los Angeles, United States of America, for her role in the movie; appreciating that it is through relevant education, training and hard work that she was able to win this award and many others; realizing that she is an inspiration and a role model to many including the African women and youth; cognizant of the fact that she has uplifted the Kenyan profile in the world; the Senate records its commendation to Ms. Lupita Amondi Nyong'o for her exemplary performance.