LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Andrew Reynolds for his participation in
the 90th Annual National 4-H Contest

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 honor
Andrew Reynolds for his participation in the 90th Annual National 4-H
Contest; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Reynolds is a senior at Pembroke High School; he is a
member of the New York 4-H Team that won first place at the 90th Annual
4-H Contest in Madison, Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, The contest format consisted of twenty-five teams competing
in judging 10 classes of animals, milking and heifer classes in six
breeds, Guernsey, Jersey, Holstein, Brown Swiss, and Ayrshire; the teams
and individuals have to memorize the order for all 10 classes and after
viewing the animals, they are quizzed on them several hours later with-
out using any notes; and
WHEREAS, With his family owning Reyncrest Farms on Route 77 in Corfu,
New York, Andrew Reynolds placed 3rd overall, and 13th in reasons in the
country; he has been around cows since he was born and began showing
dairy animals at the Genesee County Fair when he was nine years old; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Reynolds has showed at the State Fair and larger
regional shows in Louisville, Kentucky, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and
the national show in Madison, Wisconsin; after high school, he will
pursue a major in animal science; and
WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction and superlative ability,
Andrew Reynolds has established a purposefulness of life rarely achieved
in youthful years; he 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, Andrew
Reynolds now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by his 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
honor Andrew Reynolds for his participation in the 90th Annual National
4-H Contest; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andrew Reynolds.