Bill Text: NY J01348 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Thomas Goodelle of New Hartford, 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 [J01348 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01348-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1348

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Thomas  Goodelle  of New Hartford,
        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
Thomas Goodelle  of  New  Hartford,  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,  Thomas  Goodelle successfully scored 25 out of 25 shots to
capture first place in the 12-13-year-old age division at the Elks  Hoop
Shoot National Finals in Chicago, Illinois; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition  to this monumental feat, Thomas Goodelle was
the recipient of the Getty Powell Award for the best free throw  shooter
of the day; and

  WHEREAS, Representing the Utica Elks Lodge, Thomas Goodelle 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; Thomas Goodelle's dedication
is a year-round, everyday commitment;  he  is  highly  focused  and  has
developed a matchless work ethic; and

  WHEREAS,  Thomas  Goodelle'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 Thomas  Goodelle  of  New  Hartford,  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 Thomas Goodelle.