LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Julienne Christie upon the occa-
sion of her designation for special honor by the Cornell University
Cooperative Extension 4-H Program on March 3, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of
today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Julienne Christie upon the occasion of her designation for special
honor by the Cornell University Cooperative Extension 4-H Program on
March 3, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A 15-year-old from Wallkill, New York, Julienne Christie has
been an active member of 4-H for nine years, beginning as a Cloverbud in
the inaugural year of the program in 2000 and later becoming a camper in
August Adventures 4-H Day Camp; and
WHEREAS, Julienne Christie has distinguished herself as President of
the 4-H Teen Action Group, whose focus is on community service, personal
growth and development and fundraising to support their efforts; she has
also worked collaboratively with other teen projects and leadership
events, earning awards from the Orange County Youth Bureau for her
efforts; and
WHEREAS, A People to People program delegate to Australia in 2007,
Julienne Christie has also been a participant in the State Teen Action
Reps Retreat conference for two years; and
WHEREAS, A young woman of singular distinction and superlative abili-
ty, Julienne Christie has established a purposefulness of life rarely
achieved in youthful years; she represents the best development of the
potential which is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth;
and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Juli-
enne Christie 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,
family and friends; 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 Julienne Christie upon the occasion of her designation for
special honor by the Cornell University Cooperative Extension 4-H
Program on March 3, 2009 and to extend to her its best wishes for a
future of purposeful success and well-being, fully confident of her
response to a promising future and appreciative of the model she repres-
ents for all aspiring young people of the Empire State; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Julienne Christie.