LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION Honoring Taylor Gildersleeve of Mattituck, New York, Upon the Occasion of Being Crowned Miss New York Teen USA
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LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Taylor Gildersleeve of Mattituck, New York, upon the occasion of being crowned Miss New York Teen USA WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those young people who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with their character and achievements; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long- standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Taylor Gildersleeve of Mattituck, New York, upon the occasion of being crowned Miss New York Teen USA; and WHEREAS, Out of 6,000 applicants, Taylor Gildersleeve was one of 125 girls from across the state to compete in the pageant at the Crowne Plaza in Albany, New York, and the only one to win; and WHEREAS, A 17-year-old senior at Mattituck High School, Taylor Gilder- sleeve juggles the normal school activities, such as tennis, cheerlead- ing and student council while maintaining good grades; and WHEREAS, At the same time, Taylor Gildersleeve has starred on the daytime soap opera "All My Children," danced at the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater and the Broadway Dance Center in New York City and appeared most recently in an episode of "Law and Order"; and WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Taylor Gildersleeve now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplish- ments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, coaches and parents; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of today, and leaders of tomorrow, within this great Empire State who have made strong contributions to their communities and serve as role models for their peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Taylor Gildersleeve of Mattituck, New York, upon the occasion of being crowned Miss New York Teen USA, and to wish her success in the Miss Teen USA Pageant; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran- smitted to Taylor Gildersleeve..