LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Alexis Gravelin upon the occasion of
receiving the 2009 College Scholarship Award from the Epilepsy Founda-
tion of Northeastern New York on November 19, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize and
applaud the determination of those individuals who, by electing to chal-
lenge life with uncommon valor and courage, have inspired and brought
just pride to the citizens of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Alexis Gravelin upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 College Scholar-
ship Award from the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York at its
Annual Awards Dinner to be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at
Wolfert's Roost Country Club, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New
York is to ensure people with seizures are able to participate in all
life experiences and to prevent, control and cure epilepsy through
services, education, advocacy and research; and
WHEREAS, As everyday residents of Northeastern New York face the phys-
ical, emotional and social uncertainties of epilepsy, the Epilepsy Foun-
dation is there to help those with epilepsy to grow to become happy,
self-confident and productive adults, by offering them, as well as their
friends, families and caregivers a variety of programs; and
WHEREAS, Alexis Gravelin is a young woman of singular distinction who
is diagnosed with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, however, she does not
allow this to define her; and
WHEREAS, An able scholar, Alexis Gravelin is an active student as well
as a member of the National Honor Society at Voorheesville High School;
and
WHEREAS, Alexis Gravelin is determined to lead an extraordinary life
and is committed to accomplishing her dream of attending college; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, determination and courage as that demonstrated by Alex-
is Gravelin, who serves as a testament to the power of the human spirit
to triumph over personal adversity; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Alexis Gravelin upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 College
Scholarship Award from the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York
on November 19, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alexis Gravelin.