Bill Text: NY J01310 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Armante Ventiquattro of West Leyden, New York, upon the occasion of capturing the 2023 Elks National Hoop Shoot Championship

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-06-06 - ADOPTED [J01310 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01310-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1310

BY: Senator WALCZYK

        CONGRATULATING   Armante   Ventiquattro   of  West
        Leyden, New York, upon the occasion of capturing the
        2023 Elks National Hoop Shoot Championship

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in  honoring  talented
young  athletes  who  distinguish themselves and their community through
outstanding athletic performance; and

  WHEREAS,  Athletic  competition  enhances  the  moral  and  physical
development  of  the  young people of this State, preparing them for the
future by instilling in  them  the  value  of  teamwork,  encouraging  a
standard   of  healthy  living,  imparting  a  desire  for  success  and
developing a sense of fair play and competition; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to  congratulate
Armante  Ventiquattro  of  West  Leyden,  New York, upon the occasion of
capturing the 2023 Elks National Hoop Shoot Championship; and

  WHEREAS, The Elks National Free Throw Contest, the Elks Hoop  Shoot,
is  the  largest and most visible of the many youth activities sponsored
by Elks lodges throughout the country; it is active in all 50 states and
the District of Columbia, and is open to boys and girls between the ages
of eight and 13; and

  WHEREAS, Armante "Bo" Ventiquattro, a student at  Adirondack's  West
Leyden  Elementary  School,  successfully  scored  25 out of 25 shots to
capture first place in the eight-nine-year-old age division at the  Elks
Hoop Shoot National Finals in Chicago, Illinois; and

  WHEREAS,   Representing  Boonville  Elks  Lodge  No.  2158,  Armante
Ventiquattro advanced through the local, district, state and region five
rounds to reach the national finals; and

  WHEREAS,  In  recognition  of  his  outstanding  achievement,   this
esteemed  young  athlete's  name  will  be  inscribed on a plaque at the
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts;
and

  WHEREAS,  Excellence  and  success  in  competitive  sports  can  be
achieved   only   through  strenuous  practice;  Armante  Ventiquattro's
dedication is a year-round, everyday commitment; he  is  highly  focused
and has developed a matchless work ethic; and

  WHEREAS,  Armante  Ventiquattro's  exemplary performance in the Elks
Hoop Shoot program is reflective of his  dedication,  determination  and
personal  commitment;  his  achievement  stands as a hallmark of what is
best in the families, schools and communities  across  New  York  State;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Armante Ventiquattro of West Leyden,  New  York,  upon  the
occasion  of  capturing  the 2023 Elks National Hoop Shoot Championship,

and to wish him  continued  success  throughout  his  school  years  and
beyond; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Armante Ventiquattro.