LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the students of Tully Junior High School
upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of a 2011 Loretto
Legacy Award on May 20, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
students of Tully Junior High School upon the occasion of their desig-
nation as recipients of a 2011 Loretto Legacy Award at the 7th Annual
Older Americans Month Celebration Luncheon on Friday, May 20, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center is pleased to cele-
brate its long-standing partnership with the more than 100 Tully Junior
High School 7th graders who visit the Center annually to bake apple pies
with elder residents; and
WHEREAS, Initiated more than 10 years ago by now retired school nurse
and Tully resident, Laurie Spaulding, this friendship between the young
and the old has been filled with energy, sharing and a presence that
says 'we remember you'; and
WHEREAS, The spirit of the students, staff, and parents of Tully
Junior High School is contagious and their Apple Pie Making is a cher-
ished event that unofficially kicks off Loretto Health and Rehabili-
tation Center's holiday season each fall; and
WHEREAS, Senior citizens planted the seeds that made our communities
grow and prosper; their past contributions and future participation are
a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life;
Tully Junior High School's commitment, vision of service, and desire to
link the generations, is an inspiration to all and should be commended;
and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and
leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best exemplify the
ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the students of Tully Junior High School upon the occasion of
their designation as recipients of a 2011 Loretto Legacy Award on May
20, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tully Junior High School.