LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Rebecca Hanson upon the occasion
of being named the 2015-2016 Jefferson County Dairy Princess

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Rebecca
Hanson upon the occasion of being named the 2015-2016 Jefferson County
Dairy Princess; she was crowned at the 52nd Annual Jefferson County
Dairy Princess Coronation held at the Watertown Elks Club in Watertown,
New York, on Friday, May 8, 2015; and
WHEREAS, A junior at Carthage High School, Rebecca Hanson has deep
agricultural roots, having lived for 11 years on a 200-cow dairy farm
with her parents, John and Linda Hanson; and
WHEREAS, In her role as Jefferson County Dairy Princess, Rebecca
Hanson will promote agriculture throughout the region by participating
in school programs, farm meetings, the Jefferson County Fair, and more;
and
WHEREAS, By serving as Jefferson County's 2015-2016 Dairy Princess,
Rebecca Hanson will work alongside those in the agriculture industry in
an effort to spread the message of the importance of dairy, as well as
the farming industry as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Through her active involvement in the community and her
sincere dedication to her generation, Rebecca Hanson is a role model for
her peers; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca Hanson exemplifies the best potential which is inher-
ent 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 Rebecca Hanson upon the occasion of being named the
2015-2016 Jefferson County Dairy Princess, 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 Rebecca Hanson.