LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Eva Petkanas 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 justly proud to congratulate
Eva Petkanas upon the occasion of being selected as a member of the
Albany's 2015 Tulip Queen Court 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, An Albany native, Eva Petkanas graduated from the University
at Albany in May 2014 with a degree in Public Policy; and
WHEREAS, Currently, this esteemed young woman enjoys hiking, swimming,
and jogging around Albany to get to know her city better; and
WHEREAS, In her role as a member of the 2015 Albany Tulip Queen Court,
Eva Petkanas looks forward to conducting numerous service activities, as
well as starting a program to emphasize fitness while encouraging young
learners to read; and
WHEREAS, Eva Petkanas 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 the
Albany Public Library, Center Square Association, and Aurora Foundation;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Eva Petkanas 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, Eva Petkanas 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, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Eva Petkanas 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 Eva Petkanas.