| Agriculture is New York’s largest industry, and I am very proud and honored to have been given the opportunity to be your princess and have represented and promoted such an amazing industry. Farming is the backbone of our country, without our farmers where would we be? Thank you for all of the long days of hard work that you put into producing your product, without you I could not be standing before you today. I have spent the past year teaching elementary children through school programs, attended parades, Legislative Meetings, Holstein Club Meetings and Farm Meetings. I also attended various Community Days, Health Expos, Farmers Markets and fairs…just to name a few of the many opportunities that I have had representing Oneida County and the agriculture industry. I was able to meet so many people and enjoyed being able to teach them how important dairy is in their everyday lives. To the Dairy Promotion Committee, thank you for all your hard work and effort in planning, getting products, and your dedication in working the events. Without you we would not have this organization, and we would not be able to teach people about the dairy industry the way we do. A special thank you to Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Finn for getting me involved with dairy promotion…you knew this was more my style! Meghan Vaill, thanks for helping me and filling in when I could not be there. Carrie Wratten, thank you for being there when I needed you…you are an awesome chaperone and so much fun to be around. Thanks for bringing Jasmine and Abigail to events. To my court members, thank you for helping in the events that you attended. To my family, thank you for supporting me in my decision to run last year. It has been a remarkable year, and I am so proud to be able to say that I was the 2009-2010 Oneida County Dairy Princess. It has been a life changing experience and I would not trade it for the world. Jenna, thank you for all your help throughout the year, and State Pageant was awesome with you…my little princess. Tyler thank you for coming to different events and helping out, it meant a lot to me. A special thank you to my mom, without her I would be no where. Throughout the whole year she has helped me so much, from planning events and making sure everything was ready, to driving me just about every where. Without her I don’t know what I would have done. Thanks mom! A special thank also goes out to my dad, thank you for being there when I needed you, and helping in anyway possible. Also, thank you for being a good sport in attending the Training Seminar and then, the two days at the State Pageant…every time it was all of the princesses together you were the lucky one who got to attend. Thank you for everything you have done dad! Finally, to the 2010-2011 Oneida County Dairy Princess and Alternate Princess remember to be creative, outgoing and most importantly have fun. Best Wishes!© Sincerely, ~Layna~ |
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