Honor New Rodeo Queen

Senate Resolution No. 2621 BY: Senator ORTT COMMENDING Joslynn Bull upon the occasion of being crowned the New York State High School Rodeo 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 the 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 congratulate Joslynn Bull upon the occasion of being crowned the New York State High School Rodeo Queen for the 2017-2018 rodeo season on Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Batavia, New York; and WHEREAS, The New York State High School Rodeo Association (NYSHSRA) travels throughout the state hosting rodeo events including chute dogging, goat tying, pole bending, break away roping, ribbon roping, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing, junior steer riding, and bull riding as well as bronco riding; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Jeremy and Jolynn Bull, Joslynn Bull is a junior at Barker High School and has been a member of the state High School Rodeo for two years, competing in both barrel racing and pole bending; and WHEREAS, In her role as the Rodeo Queen, Joslynn Bull will ride and open every rodeo event, sell 50/50 split club tickets for The New York State High School Rodeo Association, and attend the National High School Rodeo in Gillet, Wyoming, this summer to compete for the title of National Queen; 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 appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by her coaches and parents; and WHEREAS, Joslynn Bull 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 Joslynn Bull upon the occasion of being crowned the New York State High School Rodeo 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 transmitted to Joslynn Bull.