LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Cassandra Stap upon the occasion
of her designation for special honor by the Cornell University Cooper-
ative Extension 4-H Program on March 1, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor 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 congratu-
late Cassandra Stap upon the occasion of her designation for special
honor by the Cornell University Cooperative Extension 4-H Program on
March 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Pine Bush High School, Cassandra Stap has been an
active member of 4-H for nine years; she has served as an exemplary
leader and role model for her fellow club members; and
WHEREAS, Excelling in 4-H Public Presentations, Cassandra Stap is a
member of the National Honor Society; she is active in the Dairy Bowl,
Dairy Challenge and has participated in two National Dairy Judging
events in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Louisville, Kentucky; and
WHEREAS, A crowning achievement for Cassandra Stap this year is that
she is the Orange County Dairy Princess; she along with her court,
proudly represents the dairy industry through educational programs and
speaking engagements; and
WHEREAS, A young woman of singular distinction and superlative abili-
ty, Cassandra Stap has established a purposefulness of life rarely
achieved in youthful years; she represents the best development of the
potential which is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth;
and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose,
Cassandra Stap now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplish-
ments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and
appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by her 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
congratulate Cassandra Stap upon the occasion of her designation for
special honor by the Cornell University Cooperative Extension 4-H
Program on March 1, 2011, and to extend to her its best wishes for a
future of purposeful success and well-being, fully confident of her
response to a promising future and appreciative of the model she repres-
ents for all aspiring young people of the Empire State; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cassandra Stap.