LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Victoria Blancato upon the occasion of
being selected to attend the prestigious Brown University Leadership
Institute

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Victoria Blancato upon the occasion of being selected to attend the
prestigious Brown University Leadership Institute; and
WHEREAS, An innovative leadership development program, the Brown Lead-
ership Institute brings highly-motivated and intellectually curious high
school students from around the world together to explore complex social
issues; and
WHEREAS, Participants of the Brown Leadership Institute have the
unique opportunity to interact with world class scholars and local
activists, participate in high level simulations, and attend leadership
classes at the Ivy League university geared toward their individual
interests; and
WHEREAS, Ranked in the top 5 percent of her high school class, Victo-
ria Blancato was awarded a merit-based scholarship to attend the Brown
University Leadership Institute two-week program; and
WHEREAS, Victoria Blancato, who is passionate about politics, will
attend the two-week Leadership, Politics, and Religion course; the class
is designed to help students develop an individual action plan to
address a social issue in their community; the students are required to
implement this plan when they return home; and
WHEREAS, Growing up in a politically active family, Victoria Blancato
is already committed to making a difference in her community; and
WHEREAS, An active member of her community, Victoria Blancato serves
as a volunteer at Pets Alive, a no-kill animal shelter in Middletown;
and
WHEREAS, In school, Victoria Blancato is on high honor roll and is a
member of both the high school band and chorus; she also plays the flute
and tenor saxophone; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
scholar now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciat-
ing the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, coaches and
parents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Victoria Blancato upon the occasion of being selected to attend
the prestigious Brown University Leadership Institute; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Victoria Blancato.