LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Madeline Kuhlman upon the occasion of
her designation as 2011 New York State Dairy Princess

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose lives, personal endeavors and community
service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues, friends, and
family; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is also the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize
and pay tribute to those individuals whose civic endeavors have enhanced
the quality of their community in the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor
Madeline Kuhlman upon the occasion of her designation as 2011 New York
State Dairy Princess; and
WHEREAS, On Tuesday, February 22, 2011, Madeline Kuhlman of Tioga
County was named 2011 New York State Dairy Princess at the Holiday Inn
in Salina, New York; and
WHEREAS, A total of 25 county dairy princesses from throughout New
York State competed in the two-day New York State Dairy Princess
pageant; they were judged in a variety of categories, including perform-
ance on a written communications test, product knowledge test, prepared
speech, impromptu questions and informal interaction with others; and
WHEREAS, The primary responsibility of the New York State Dairy Prin-
cess is to educate people about milk and dairy products, including
promoting the serving of three servings of dairy per day recommended by
the American Pediatric Association; and
WHEREAS, As 2011 New York State Dairy Princess, Madeline Kuhlman will
represent the dairy industry and dairy farmers at events throughout the
state through February 2012, including at the New York State Fair and at
various promotional events and in interviews; and
WHEREAS, New York State Dairy Princess Madeline Kuhlman will also work
with the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council to find better
ways to increase milk consumption by emphasizing the importance of dairy
in everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication which Madeline Kuhl-
man has demonstrated in achieving the title of 2011 New York State Dairy
Princess; she has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an indi-
vidual of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, she should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Madeline Kuhlman upon the occasion of her designation as 2011 New
York State Dairy Princess; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Madeline Kuhlman.