LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Sarah Wilamowski upon the occasion
of being selected as a member of the Albany's 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 Sarah Wilamowski upon the occasion of being selected as a member of
the Albany's 2015 Tulip Queen Court at a ceremony celebrated at the 67th
Annual Albany Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Albany, 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, A native of Guilderland, New York, Sarah Wilamowski is a
senior at the University of Albany majoring in Forensic Chemistry; and
WHEREAS, Currently, this esteemed young woman enjoys spending her time
outdoors by camping, hiking, swimming, and running; she also hopes to
complete a marathon within the next few years; and
WHEREAS, In her role as a member of the 2015 Albany Tulip Queen Court,
Sarah Wilamowski looks forward to conducting numerous service activ-
ities, as well as working to increase writing and literacy skills in
local classrooms; and
WHEREAS, Sarah Wilamowski 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 work
with Alpha Phi Omega, a community service organization which partic-
ipates in several volunteer efforts, including Habitat for Humanity
Habitat Restore and highway cleanups ; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Sarah Wilamowski 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, Sarah Wilamowski 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 achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Sarah Wilamowski upon the occasion of being selected as a
member of the Albany's 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 Sarah Wilamowski.