LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Alexandra Cronin upon the occasion
of being crowned Albany's 2015 Tulip Queen

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 Alexandra Cronin upon the occasion of being crowned Albany's 2015
Tulip Queen celebrated at a ceremony 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 Selkirk, New York, Alexandra Cronin graduated
from SUNY Brockport with a double major in Dance and Exercise Physiol-
ogy; and
WHEREAS, Currently, this esteemed young woman works part-time as a
personal trainer at Albany Medical Center, and is taking classes at the
University of Albany in hopes of continuing on to a Physicians Assistant
Graduate program; and
WHEREAS, In her role as 2015 Albany Tulip Queen, Alexandra Cronin
looks forward to conducting numerous service activities, as well as
developing exercise events at her appearances at school classrooms and
the overall community; and
WHEREAS, Alexandra Cronin 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 helping
to organize Relay for Life events, a dance benefit to honor leukemia
patients, and a Christmas toy drive for children at hospitals; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Alexandra Cronin 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, Alexandra Cronin 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 Alexandra Cronin upon the occasion of being crowned
Albany's 2015 Tulip Queen, 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 Alexandra Cronin.