LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Paige Pless for her efforts to over-
come adversity and working to fight cyberbullying in her community

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 commend
Paige Pless for her efforts to overcome adversity and working to fight
cyberbullying in her community; and
WHEREAS, In recent years, CBS6 WRGB reported on bullying cases that in
some instances led to the deaths of children and teenagers across the
United States; in 2011, the organization launched its 'Be An Ally'
campaign; and
WHEREAS, A 10th grader at Tech Valley High School in Rensselaer, New
York, Paige Pless wants to stop bullying and someday be an ally and work
with the Anti Defamation League; she has been a victim of bullying since
she was in the fifth grade; and
WHEREAS, Paige Pless stood before her classmates on January 31, 2012,
and outlined how she wants to stop bullying; her presentation was part
of what Tech Valley High calls a J-Term project which is an annual
assignment that requires students during the month of January to
research a career that they are interested in and present the informa-
tion that they have learned to classmates; and
WHEREAS, Paige Pless also mentioned that schools need to offer more
education about bullying; in addition, she says the other potential
problems are Facebook and Formspring, websites where cyberbullying can
run rampant; and
WHEREAS, Paige Pless exemplifies the best potential which is inherent
in our most precious resource, our youth; she has brought enduring honor
to her family and her community through her many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
young lady now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, coaches
and parents; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Paige Pless for her efforts to overcome adversity and working to
fight cyberbullying in her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paige Pless.