LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tyler Reynolds for his participation in
the National Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Contest

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the young
adults, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Tyler Reynolds for his participation in the National Intercollegiate
Dairy Judging Contest; and
WHEREAS, Tyler Reynolds is a student at Cornell University; he is a
member of the Cornell University Team that won first place at the
National Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Contest in Madison, Wisconsin;
and
WHEREAS, The contest format consisted of 21 agricultural schools
competing in judging 12 classes of animals, milking and heifer classes
in six breeds, Guernsey, Jersey, Holstein, Milking Shorthorn, Brown
Swiss, and Ayrshire; the teams and individuals have to memorize the
order for all 12 classes and after viewing the animals, they are quizzed
on them several hours later without using any notes; and
WHEREAS, With his family owning Reyncrest Farms on Route 77 in Corfu,
New York, Tyler Reynolds earned All-American status, 12th overall, and
6th in reasons in the country; he was awarded one of six $2,000 Klussen-
dorf Scholarships which is given to students majoring in dairy science
with the intention of pursuing a dairy career; and
WHEREAS, Tyler Reynolds has been around cows since he was born; he
began showing dairy animals at the Genesee County Fair when he was nine
years old; he has showed at the State Fair and larger regional shows in
Louisville, Kentucky, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and the national show in
Madison; in addition, he was grand champion at the State Fair in 2007;
and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Tyler
Reynolds now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers, family
and friends; 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 Tyler Reynolds for his participation in the National Intercollegi-
ate Dairy Judging Contest; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tyler Reynolds.