LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Gabrielle Carmello upon the occa-
sion of capturing the 2011 Grand Supreme Overall Title at the Interna-
tional Prince & Princess Pageant

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
talent, skill, dedication and commitment of our young people who distin-
guish themselves through excellence in national pageant competitions;
and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to commend and
pay tribute to those who, by achieving outstanding success in national
pageant competitions, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Gabrielle Carmello upon the occasion of capturing the 2011 Grand
Supreme Overall Title at the International Prince & Princess Pageant at
the Marriott Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut, April 16-17, 2011; and
WHEREAS, This pageant system is a New York State Licensed Corporation
established in 1985; the International Prince & Princess Pageant
believes that pageantry helps to develop self confidence, poise, public
speaking skills, and social skills; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Albany, New York, 18 year old Gabrielle Carmel-
lo, has been competing in pageants and dance competitions since a very
young age; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, Gabrielle Carmello was awarded the honor of being
crowned Grand Supreme, having competed against over 300 contestants, and
achieving the highest overall score, based on beauty, runway, TV commer-
cial, interview, talent, and photogenic points, of all contestants age 3
and up; and
WHEREAS, Gabrielle Carmello received a savings bond, a 6-foot Grand
Overall Trophy, a Grand Overall Crown, and a resort vacation for winning
the title at the International Prince & Princess Pageant; in addition,
she has won multiple awards and accolades throughout her lifetime both
locally and nationally; and
WHEREAS, Captain and choreographer for the hip-hop dance team at her
high school Gabrielle Carmello also coached and choreographed the dance
segments for the Pop Warner Cheerleading team; and
WHEREAS, Today, Gabrielle Carmello is a dance instructor, and looks
forward to opening her own dance studio in the future; and
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, It is appropriate to celebrate the accomplishments of remark-
able young people in this great Empire State who participate in national
pageant competitions; now; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Gabrielle Carmello upon the occasion of capturing the 2011
Grand Supreme Overall Title at the International Prince & Princess
Pageant; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gabrielle Carmello.