WHEREAS, Washington's apple industry is a major contributor to the economic health of both the state and its people; and
     WHEREAS, The City of Wenatchee is preparing to celebrate the 92nd annual Washington State Apple Blossom Festival to take place from April 28th through May 8, 2011; and
     WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival, which began as a one-day gathering of poetry and song in Wenatchee's Memorial Park, is one of the oldest major festivals in the state, first celebrated in 1919 when Mrs. E. Wagner organized the first Blossom Day; and
     WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival celebrates the importance of the apple industry in the Wenatchee Valley and its environs; and
     WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival recognizes three young women who by their superior and distinctive efforts have exemplified the spirit and meaning of the Apple Blossom Festival; and
     WHEREAS, These three young women are selected to reign over the Apple Blossom Festival and serve as ambassadors to the outlying communities as Princesses and Queen; and
     WHEREAS, Maycee McQuin has been selected to represent her community as a 2011 Apple Blossom Princess, in part for her jovial, perspicacious, and humble nature, her imagination and formative multimedia capabilities as demonstrated through her passion for capturing her high school's finest moments as the ASB Video Coordinator and the Co-Editor of the yearbook, and her involvement in extracurricular activities, including Chamber Singers and theater productions, in her school and community; and
     WHEREAS, Elise Shae has been selected to represent her community as a 2011 Apple Blossom Princess, in part for her genuine, lighthearted attitude and zest for life, her commitment to academic excellence as a member of the Honor Society, and her involvement in extracurricular activities, including being the ASB Assemblies Coordinator and a member of Chamber Singers and the Hy-Land Singers; and
     WHEREAS, Elenore Bastian has been selected to represent her community as the 2011 Apple Blossom Queen, in part for her assuring, witty, and kindhearted spirit, her strong academic performance and participation in extracurricular activities, including being President of Honor Society, a member of the cross-country team, captain of the girls' golf team, and an ASB Activities Coordinator at her school, and her respectful and heartfelt love for her family, friends, and community; and
     WHEREAS, These three young women all desire to share their proven talents and leadership ambition to serve their community and be an encouragement to those they encounter;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Washington honor the accomplishments of the members of the Apple Blossom Festival Court and join the City of Wenatchee and the people of the State of Washington in celebrating the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Queen Elenore Bastian, Princess Maycee McQuin, Princess Elise Shae, and the Board of Directors and Chairpeople of the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival.