LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Emma Kolinsky upon the occasion of
winning the 2009 Orange-Ulster Spelling Contest

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who have inspired and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State by achieving outstanding success in educational
competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Emma Kolinsky upon the occasion of winning the 2009 Orange-Ulster
Spelling Contest; and
WHEREAS, A student at Valley Central Middle School, Emma Kolinsky
correctly spelled relevant to defeat 22 other 7th and 8th grade students
and win a trip to compete in the Scripps-Howard National Spelling Bee in
Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, A young woman of singular distinction and superlative abili-
ty, Emma Kolinsky exemplifies the best potential which is inherent in
our most precious resource, our youth; she has established a high stand-
ard of academic excellence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in
youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Emma
Kolinsky now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, coaches
and parents; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Emma Kolinsky upon the occasion of winning the 2009
Orange-Ulster Spelling Contest and wish her luck in the 2009 Scripps-Ho-
ward National Spelling Bee; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Emma Kolinsky.