LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Paige Turilli upon the occasion of
capturing first place at the World Irish Dancing Championships in Glas-
gow, Scotland

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the State of New York who have
inspired and brought pride to their community by achieving outstanding
success in competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Paige Turilli upon the occasion of capturing first place at the 2010
World Irish Dancing Championships in Glasgow, Scotland; and
WHEREAS, Loyally and enthusiastically supported by her family and
friends, at the age of 13, Paige Turilli's competition included 4,500
dancers from more than 30 countries, including Ireland, United Kingdom,
and the United States; and
WHEREAS, Paige Turilli won first place in her category by defeating
more than 160 girls her age and becoming one of a select group of
Irish-Americans to win the championship; and
WHEREAS, Paige Turilli spends most of her time outside of school danc-
ing, practicing three times a week and taking classes at the Irishfree
School of Irish Dance on Long Island; and
WHEREAS, Last year, Paige Turilli competed in national championships
in the UK and Ireland, and finished seventh in the world championship;
and
WHEREAS, The arts, in whatever form depicted, are central to human
expression; they are truly a universal language and their contribution
to the development of friendship and understanding among all peoples
cannot be underestimated; and
WHEREAS, The history, the heritage, and the lives of the people of all
countries and all cultures are portrayed in their music and dance; the
art and act of sharing them enriches us altogether; and
WHEREAS, Dance study is most worthy of being encouraged and promoted
as it provides an opportunity for students to exhibit their skills to an
audience, thereby giving them self-esteem to last a lifetime; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her parents Steve and Carol
Turilli, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Paige Turilli upon the occasion of capturing first place at the
World Irish Dancing Championships in Glasgow, Scotland; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paige Turilli.