LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the participants of the 2011
Bricklayer and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local Union, No. I, NY, Schol-
arship Contest

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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; and
WHEREAS, Educational competitions which serve to better prepare our
students for their future participation are worthy of praise and
support; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the participants of the 2011 Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
(BAC) Local Union, No. I, NY, Scholarship Contest for the benefit of
children and grandchildren of BAC Local 1 Union Members, sponsored by
the Trustees of the Union's Scholarship and Charitable Fund; and
WHEREAS, The 20 participants in this distinguished scholarship contest
were judged on academic records, recommendations from counselors, and a
five minute presentation to a panel of judges on a topic selected by the
Trustees; and
WHEREAS, This year's presentation topic centered on the 100th Anniver-
sary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, the history of the event and its
meaning "for today's labor movement"; and
WHEREAS, On Thursday, May 12, 2011, the 20 participants gave presenta-
tions on the Triangle Fire that included speeches, power-points, multi-
media videos, paintings, models, and dioramas; and
WHEREAS, The panel of distinguished judges who have expert knowledge
of the history of the Triangle Fire included: Former New York State
Senator Serphin Maltese; Professor Leigh Benin; Secretary/Treasure of
Workers United, Edgar Romney; and Historian Michael Hirsch; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body, representing the citizens of the State
of New York, are proud to honor the outstanding academic achievements,
hard work and creativity of each of the participants in the 12th Annual
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local Union, No. I, NY, Schol-
arship Contest; and
WHEREAS, Antoinette Stevens was the first Place winner; Second Place
was won by Erica Holland; and the Third Place winners were: Nicolette
Dayre, Megan Elizabeth O'Donnell and Nataliya Yatsevich; the 15 remain-
ing participants included: Marielle Bellini, Angelique Boneville, Clelia
DiPisa, Sabrina Gargano, Scott Gedeon, German Gonzalez, Noelmy Isabel
Miguel Gonzalez, Michael Harris, Arielle Jarett, Savasia Mangual, Wendy
Ochoa, Sara O'Connor, Claudia Rizzo, Volodymyr Shchur and Angela
Stabile; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, these
scholars now stand honorably, with just pride in their accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by their counselors and
parents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the participants of the 2011 Bricklayers and Allied Craft-
workers (BAC) Local Union, No. I, NY, Scholarship Contest; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the aforementioned honorees and the BAC Local Union, No. I,
New York.