LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Donna Dean of Coram, New York,
upon the occasion of being named 2012 Ms. New York Senior America

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals who have inspired and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State with their character and outstanding achievements;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Donna Dean of Coram, New York, upon the occasion of being named
2012 Ms. New York Senior America at the Ms. New York Senior America
contest held at Lindenhurst High School on Sunday, May 6, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Twelve women from New York competed in the 27th Annual
Pageant which features contestants over the age of 60 who are judged
upon inner beauty, attitude and talent; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 63, Donna Dean took home the night's highest
honor, being named 2012 Ms. New York Senior America; and
WHEREAS, After being named runner-up in a past Ms. New York Senior
America Pageant, Donna Dean was motivated to reenter this year's compe-
tition to help spread the message that dreams don't have an expiration
date; and
WHEREAS, With her zest for life, Donna Dean will no doubt inspire
other senior women to pursue their dreams; this exceptional woman stands
as a role model, proving to other seniors life does not have to stop
when reaching a certain age, and that it is important to keep learning
and growing; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Donna
Dean stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments and in
eager anticipation of future challenges; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals 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
congratulate Donna Dean of Coram, New York, upon the occasion of being
named 2012 Ms. New York Senior America; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Donna Dean, Coram, New York.