2013-J449

Congratulating Lelina Chang of Great Neck, New York, upon the occasion of capturing several Miss Teen pageant awards

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2013-J449


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Lelina Chang of Great Neck, New
York, upon the occasion of capturing several Miss Teen pageant awards

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in
their competitive endeavors have inspired and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
the dedication and commitment of our young people who distinguish them-
selves through excellence in statewide contests; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Lelina Chang of Great Neck, New York, upon the occasion of captur-
ing several Miss Teen pageant awards; and
WHEREAS, In 2013, Lelina Chang won the Miss Teen New York Interna-
tional People's Choice Award, as well as the Miss Teen New York Interna-
tional Miss Photogenic Award; in addition, she placed in the top three
at the Miss Teen New York International Pageant; and
WHEREAS, At the International Pageant, Lelina Chang entered as Miss
Teen North Shore, competing against regional winners from all over New
York State; and
WHEREAS, Lelina Chang is a junior at Great Neck South High School; in
addition to competing in pageant events, she is a very active student,
always giving back much to her school; and
WHEREAS, Currently secretary of Great Neck South High, vice president
of the Science Olympiad Club, vice president of the girls varsity club,
and secretary of the Key Club, Lelina Chang is also the news editor of
her school newspaper; and
WHEREAS, A competitive athlete as well, Lelina Chang has been on the
varsity cross country, varsity lacrosse and the First Team USA Fencing
All-Academic teams; she also qualified for the fencing summer nationals
and has won fencing medals in Long Island tournaments; and
WHEREAS, Lelina Chang's passion is science research; she began
conducting disease-oriented research at the Feinstein Institute for
Medical Research as a freshman and hopes to continue work in this field
throughout her high school and college career; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Lelina Chang placed first at the Long Island
Science Congress in 2010, second at the Research Association Fair in
2012 and third at the New York State Science and Engineering Fair in
2012; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the individual accomplishments
of remarkable young people in state-wide competitions in this great
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize and
applaud Lelina Chang for her noteworthy endeavors and achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Lelina Chang of Great Neck, New York, upon the occasion of
capturing several Miss Teen pageants; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lelina Chang.

actions

  • 07 / Feb / 2013
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 12 / Feb / 2013
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 12 / Feb / 2013
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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