LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Keira Elizabeth Smith upon the occasion
of being named 2009 First Baby of the Year by THE CITIZEN

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those
distinct occasions that bring merriment, joy, and the promise of a
bright future to the citizens of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Keira Elizabeth Smith upon the occasion of being named 2009 First Baby
of the Year by THE CITIZEN; and
WHEREAS, THE CITIZEN's First Baby of the Year Contest winner is a girl
named Keira Elizabeth Smith who was born to her blissful parents, Brigid
and Tony Smith, of Wantagh, New York, at 4:37AM on Thursday, January 1,
2009; and
WHEREAS, The fourth child of the Smiths, little Keira was welcomed
home by her older siblings, Kenneth, Stephen and Michelle; the happy
family will forever remember this momentous occasion; and
WHEREAS, With the birth of Keira Elizabeth Smith and all newborns
comes the duty of all citizens of New York State and our Nation to guide
these children with love and compassion, enabling them to develop the
skills necessary to lead our future generations into the 22nd Century;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Keira Elizabeth Smith upon the occasion of being named 2009 First
Baby of the Year by THE CITIZEN, and to wish her a healthy and fulfilled
life, overflowing with love and happiness; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Smith family.