LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Morgan Jacobsen upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition as a State Finalist in the
National American Miss New York Pageant

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
talent, skill, dedication and commitment of our young people who distin-
guish themselves through excellence in national pageant competitions;
and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to commend and
pay tribute to those who, by achieving outstanding success in national
pageant competitions, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Morgan Jacobsen upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition as a State Finalist in the National American Miss New York
Pageant; this prestigious competition will be held on August 1-2, 2009,
at the Brooklyn Marriott in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, The National American Miss pageants, held for girls ages 10
through 12, are dedicated to celebrating America's greatness and encour-
aging its future leaders; the pageants recognize and assist in the
development and empowerment of young women nationwide; and
WHEREAS, Based on inner beauty, as well as poise and presentation, the
National American Miss pageants are for "Today's Girl" and "Tomorrow's
Leaders"; emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining self-confi-
dence, building new skills, learning good attitudes about competition,
and achieving personal goals; and
WHEREAS, A 7th grade student at Meadow Hill Global Elementary Magnet
School in Newburgh, New York, Morgan Jacobsen, age 12, has been chosen
to compete for the second consecutive year in the National American Miss
New York Pageant; she was a top 20 finalist in last year's competition;
her activities include a variety of song and dance performances, includ-
ing recent roles in the Hudson Valley Conservatory's presentations of
"Peter Pan" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"; and
WHEREAS, At the pageant finals, Morgan Jacobsen will participate in
competition activities, including Formal Wear, Personal Introductions,
Interviews, and Community Involvement; in addition, she will participate
in the Talent and Spokesmodel competitions; and
WHEREAS, Morgan Jacobsen was also selected as a member of the Orange
All-County Chorus for elementary school students in 2008; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the accomplishments of remark-
able young people in this great Empire State who participate in national
pageant competitions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Morgan Jacobsen upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition as a State Finalist in the National American Miss
New York Pageant; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Morgan Jacobsen, Newburgh, New York.