LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Morgan Elizabeth Heyward upon the
occasion of being selected as a member of the Albany 2015 Tulip Queen
Court

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 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 Morgan Elizabeth Heyward upon the occasion of being selected as a
member of the Albany 2015 Tulip Queen Court celebrated at a ceremony at
the 67th Annual Albany Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Alba-
ny, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Tulip Queen serves as Albany's Ambassador for one full
year of reign; she and her court will spend the year involved in volun-
teer service projects, including the Mayor's Literacy Campaign, which
strives to promote the value of reading to children; and
WHEREAS, The Tulip Queen and Court have teamed up with the Community
Foundation for the Greater Capital Region to create a trust fund for
future Tulip Queens and Courts to award grants to local literacy organ-
izations; each Queen and Court develops initiatives to further their
goals and attends numerous events throughout the year focusing on educa-
tion and community awareness; and
WHEREAS, An Albany native, Morgan Elizabeth Heyward is a freshman at
Russell Sage College working toward a degree in Theater; and
WHEREAS, Currently, this esteemed young woman enjoys reading, writing
poetry, acting and working backstage for theater productions; and
WHEREAS, In her role as a member of the 2015 Albany Tulip Queen Court,
Morgan Elizabeth Heyward looks forward to conducting numerous service
activities, as well as creating an initiative using literature, film and
art to support diversity and educate children about other cultures; and
WHEREAS, Morgan Elizabeth Heyward has been called upon to contribute
her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; her volunteer experience includes
tutoring children, and working with the Regional Food Bank, Albany
Police Athletic League, soup kitchens and local animal shelters; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Morgan Elizabeth Heyward has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
young woman now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers and
parents; and
WHEREAS, Morgan Elizabeth Heyward represents the potential which is
inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; she has brought
enduring honor to her family and her community through her many achieve-
ments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Morgan Elizabeth Heyward upon the occasion of being
selected as a member of the Albany 2015 Tulip Queen Court, and to wish
her success in all her future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Morgan Elizabeth Heyward.