Bill Text: NY J01924 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Evelyn Kersmanc upon the occasion of being named the 2024-2025 New York State Dairy Ambassador on February 24, 2024

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-21)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-12 - ADOPTED [J01924 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01924-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1924

BY: Senator OBERACKER

        CONGRATULATING  Evelyn  Kersmanc upon the occasion
        of being named the 2024-2025 New  York  State  Dairy
        Ambassador on February 24, 2024

  WHEREAS,  It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
applaud the leaders  of  commerce  and  industry  whose  accomplishments
contribute  to  the economic health and prosperity of the communities of
the State of New York and to the quality of life of its people; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
congratulate Evelyn Kersmanc  upon  the  occasion  of  being  named  the
2024-2025  New  York  State  Dairy Ambassador; she was selected for this
prestigious position on  Saturday,  February  24,  2024,  at  a  virtual
contest streaming from Syracuse, New York; and

  WHEREAS,   16   counties  participated  in  naming  a  county  dairy
ambassador and of  those  five  counties  sent  representatives  to  the
two-day  state  level  competition,  where participants were judged on a
personal interview, impromptu questions, a prepared  speech,  a  product
knowledge  exam,  writing  skills  and informal interaction with others,
communication skills and knowledge of the diary industry; and

  WHEREAS, As New York State Dairy Ambassador,  Evelyn  Kersmanc  also
received  a  $2,000  scholarship  and  an  internship  opportunity  with
American Dairy Association North East; and

  WHEREAS, The second person from Otsego County to hold this honor and
the first from the County in 20 years, Evelyn Kersmanc is a  17-year-old
senior  at  Worcester  Central  School  who showed passion for the dairy
industry since a young age, having grown up on her family's dairy  farm;
she  has served as the Otsego County Dairy Ambassador since spring 2023;
and

  WHEREAS, As the Otsego County Dairy Ambassador over the  past  year,
Evelyn  Kersmanc  has  shown  her  passion  for  the  dairy  industry by
participating in activities and speaking with people of all  ages,  from
young  children in schools to the elderly about the benefits of milk and
dairy products; and

  WHEREAS, In her new role as New York State Dairy Ambassador,  Evelyn
Kersmanc  will  be the spokesperson and advocate for 3,200 dairy farmers
in the State; as dairy ambassador, she will  attend  special  events  to
engage  with  and  educate consumers on the nutritional benefits of milk
and dairy foods, how farmers care for their cows and their land in order
to produce a  sustainable  product  and  the  importance  of  the  dairy
industry to the New York State economy; and

  WHEREAS,  As  ambassador,  Evelyn  Kersmanc  is committed to helping
passionate young dairy farmers build their critical professional  skills
and confidence in order to be the very best they can be; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown  a
long  and  sustained  commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Evelyn Kersmanc  upon  the  occasion  of  being  named  the
2024-2025  New  York State Dairy Ambassador on February 24, 2024; and be
it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Evelyn Kersmanc.