Bill Text: NY J00816 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating the Westhill High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Class B Championship

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-25 - ADOPTED [J00816 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00816-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 816

BY: Senator MANNION

        CONGRATULATING  the  Westhill  High School Varsity
        Boys Basketball Team upon the occasion of  capturing
        the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Class B Championship on
        March 19, 2023

  WHEREAS,  Individual  and team championships are highly sought after
in high school sports; this  Legislative  Body  commends  rare  athletic
achievements  and  pays  special  recognition  to  those who pursue such
excellence and become examples for the youth of this great Empire State;
and

  WHEREAS, Athletic competition helps to enhance both  the  moral  and
physical development of young athletes, preparing them for the future by
instilling in them the importance of teamwork, encouraging a standard of
healthy living, and developing a sense of fair play and competition; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the
Westhill High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team upon the  occasion  of
capturing the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Class B Championship; and

  WHEREAS,  To  the  praise  and  applause  of their excited fans, the
Warriors defeated Catholic Central High  School  in  a  thrilling  66-61
victory  to  win  their sixth championship in program history on Sunday,
March 19, 2023, at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Proudly donning the  school's  colors  of  royal  blue  and
white,   family,  friends,  and  the  community  at  large  loyally  and
enthusiastically supported the Warriors throughout their journey as they
ended their season with an impressive 24-4 overall record; and

  WHEREAS, In a sport  such  as  basketball,  which  demands  athletic
prowess,  speed  and  agility,  Head  Coach  Kevin  King  and his expert
coaching staff have worked hard to hone the skills of this  championship
team,  teaching  these  outstanding  athletes  lessons  which will prove
invaluable both on and off the court; and

  WHEREAS, Head Coach Kevin King and all of the  outstanding  athletes
on  the  Westhill  High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team have clearly
utilized dedication, determination and teamwork in providing  a  lasting
contribution  to  the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their
school; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
congratulate  the  members  of  the  Westhill  High  School Varsity Boys
Basketball Team: Hasan Altheblah, Keegan Bryant, Charles  DeMore,  James
Derrick,  Luke  Gilmartin,  Kameron  Langdon, Shawn Mayes, Elias Prince,
Omar Robinson, Sean Rogers, Devin Young, and Dominic Zawadzki; and  Head
Coach  Kevin  King  upon  the  occasion  of  capturing the NYSPHSAA Boys
Basketball Class B Championship on March 19, 2023; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  the  members  of  the Westhill High School Varsity Boys

Basketball Team, Head Coach  Kevin  King,  and  Athletics  Director  Jen
Smarrelli.