LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marygrace Polsinelli upon the occasion
of her designation as a 2010 Winning Kid by the Epilepsy Foundation of
Northeastern New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of
today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best
exemplify 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 honor
Marygrace Polsinelli upon the occasion of her designation as a 2010
Winning Kid by the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York at its
22nd Annual Confections in Chocolate on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at
Wolferts Roost Country Club, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Epilepsy affects two percent of the population and approxi-
mately one in 50 children; there are over 45,000 people with epilepsy in
the 22 counties of northeastern New York serviced by the Epilepsy Foun-
dation; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York
selects a child between the ages of six and 12 to represent all children
with epilepsy in northeastern New York; and
WHEREAS, The Winning Kid symbolizes the spirit and courage that all
children with epilepsy display in dealing with their seizures; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Joseph and Susan Polsinelli, Marygrace Polsi-
nelli, of Colonie, New York, is a 9 year-old, fourth grade student at
St. John the Evangelist Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Marygrace Polsinelli has not let Epilepsy stop her from doing
what she loves most; she is active in the children's choir at her church
and takes dance and music lessons; she is also a Brownie and enjoys
playing basketball and lacrosse; and
WHEREAS, A vibrant, outgoing and confident young lady, Marygrace
Polsinelli talks freely about her diagnosis and educates those who do
not understand the disease; and
WHEREAS, Marygrace Polsinelli has worked hard to overcome a myriad of
challenges and, in doing so, developed within herself a strong sense of
independence, self-reliance and self-sufficiency; and
WHEREAS, Marygrace Polsinelli has confirmed, through her earnest
commitment and will to succeed, that she should be looked upon as a
positive role model, not only to those with epilepsy, but to the entire
New York State community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Marygrace Polsinelli upon the occasion of her designation as a
2010 Winning Kid by the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York on
March 6, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marygrace Polsinelli.