LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kathleen Keating of Freeport, New
York, upon the occasion of being named 2011 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 Kathleen Keating of Freeport, New York, upon the occasion of being
named 2011 Ms. New York Senior America at the Ms. New York Senior Ameri-
ca contest held at Lindenhurst High School on Sunday, April 3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Eleven women from Long Island and New York City competed in
the 26th Annual Pageant which features contestants over the age of 60
who are judged upon inner beauty, attitude and talent; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 62, Kathleen Keating took home the night's
highest honor, being named 2011 Ms. New York Senior America; and
WHEREAS, After being named runner-up in the 2009 Ms. New York Senior
America Pageant, Kathleen Keating was motivated to reenter this year's
competition to help spread the message that aging should be embraced,
not feared; and
WHEREAS, With her zest for life, Kathleen Keating will no doubt
inspire other senior women to pursue their dreams; this exceptional
woman stands as a role model, proving to other seniors life does not
have to stop when reaching a certain age, and that it is important to
keep learning and growing; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Kath-
leen Keating 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 Kathleen Keating of Freeport, New York, upon the occasion
of being named 2011 Ms. New York Senior America; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kathleen Keating, Freeport, New York.