LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Christina Ames upon the occasion
of her designation as a Young Arts finalist in musical theater

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in
an educational, musical and artistic competition, 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 Christina Ames upon the occasion of her designation as a Young Arts
finalist in musical theater; and
WHEREAS, A student at Wheatley School, in Old Westbury, New York,
Christina Ames was chosen from more than 6,000 applicants in nine disci-
plines in the visual, literary and performing arts to be a Young Arts
finalist in musical theater; and
WHEREAS, Christina Ames will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience
provided by Young Arts, the core program of the National Foundation for
Advancement in the Arts; and
WHEREAS, Joining some 150 finalists for Young Arts Week in Miami,
Florida, January 10-15, 2011, for masters classes by world renown
artists, Christina Ames is eligible to be named a Gold and Silver winner
and travel to New York, as well as the possibility of being named a
Presidential Scholar in the Arts; and
WHEREAS, Students attending Young Arts Week were selected in a blind
adjudication process from a pool representing all 50 states and the
District of Columbia, as well as United States' territories; the adjudi-
cation process continues during the week to determine the Gold, Silver,
Level I, Level II and Level III winners; and
WHEREAS, Gold and Silver winners have the opportunity to travel to New
York in the spring for the In Studio series, an additional week of work-
shops, collaborative performance and exhibitions; and
WHEREAS, During Young Arts Week, adjudicators will also nominate
students as 2011 Presidential Scholars in the Arts, an award given at
the White House, with the opportunity to perform at the Kennedy Center
and exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.;
and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the individual accomplishments
of remarkable students who participate in educational, musical and
artistic competition and who have achieved noteworthy recognition for
their artistic efforts; and
WHEREAS, Christina Ames' outstanding performance has clearly made a
contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of Wheat-
ley School; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to recognize and applaud
Christina Ames for her outstanding artistic success and achievement; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an indi-
vidual of such noble aims and notable accomplishments is brought to our
attention, she should be 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 Christina Ames upon the occasion of her designation as a
Young Arts finalist in musical theater; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Christina Ames.