LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Elisabeth Zamarelli of Stony
Brook, New York, upon the occasion of being named 2010 Ms. New York
Senior America

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals who have inspired and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State with their character and outstanding achievements;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Elisabeth Zamarelli of Stony Brook, New York, upon the occasion of
being named 2010 Ms. New York Senior America at the Ms. New York Senior
America contest held at Lindenhurst High School on Sunday, April 11,
2010; and
WHEREAS, At 69 years of age, Elisabeth Zamarelli is a full-time
special education teacher, mother of four and grandmother of six; she
holds a doctorate in education and volunteers as an Auxiliary Police
Officer in Suffolk County; and
WHEREAS, Elisabeth Zamarelli's interest in the Ms. New York Senior
America pageant began when she heard about its dance troop, the Seasoned
Steppers, led by a former Rockette; she wanted to join the dance troop
and to do so, had to enter the pageant, so she did; and
WHEREAS, When she began competing in 2005, Elisabeth Zamarelli placed
First Runner-up; she went on to judge the pageant and then later to
compete again; she entered the 2010 competition and won; and
WHEREAS, The contestants competed in the categories of talent, evening
gown and philosophy of life; for the talent portion, after some thought,
Elisabeth Zamarelli decided to perform as a comedic mime; her act might
have been lighthearted but she did not take the competition lightly; and
WHEREAS, Elisabeth Zamarelli works out at a nearby gym, sometimes
walks as much as five miles per day and swims; her new title will make
her life even busier as she will spend this year promoting the pageant
and meeting with elected officials; and
WHEREAS, With her zest for life, Elisabeth Zamarelli will no doubt
inspire other senior women to pursue their dreams; this exceptional
woman believes people do not have to stop living life when they reach a
certain age, and that it is important to keep learning and growing; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Elisa-
beth Zamarelli stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Elisabeth Zamarelli of Stony Brook, New York, upon the
occasion of being named 2010 Ms. New York Senior America; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Elisabeth Zamarelli, Stony Brook, New York.