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.