LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Riley Tupper upon the occasion of
competing in the 8-9-year-old girls division of the 39th Annual National
Elks Hoop Shoot Finals

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 school and community by achieving
outstanding success in athletic competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Riley Tupper upon the occasion of competing in the 8-9-year-old girls
division of the 39th Annual National Elks Hoop Shoot Finals on Saturday,
April 30, 2011 in Springfield, Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS, The cornerstone of the Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks youth activities programs, the National Elks Hoop Shoot competition
highlights the fraternal organization's national commitment to youth;
this year, nearly 3,000,000 boys and girls between the ages of eight and
13 participated; and
WHEREAS, Representing Southampton Elks Lodge No. 1574, Riley Tupper
competed through and won five different stages of competition to get to
the National Finals; and
WHEREAS, A young woman of singular distinction and superlative abili-
ty, Riley Tupper has become a sterling example and inspiration to all
who would aspire to success in competitive sports; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Riley
Tupper now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciat-
ing the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, coaches and
parents; 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
honor Riley Tupper upon the occasion of competing in the 8-9-year-old
girls division of the 39th Annual National Elks Hoop Shoot Finals 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 represents 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 Riley Tupper.