Bill Text: NY J02370 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating the Catholic Central Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class A Championship on March 16, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-14 - ADOPTED [J02370 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02370-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2370

BY: Senator ASHBY

        CONGRATULATING  the  Catholic  Central  Basketball
        Team upon the occasion  of  capturing  the  NYSPHSAA
        Class A Championship on March 16, 2024

  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
Catholic Central Basketball Team upon  the  occasion  of  capturing  the
NYSPHSAA Class A Championship on Saturday, March 16, 2024; to the praise
and  applause  of  their excited fans, the Crusaders defeated the Walter
Panas High School team in a 64-62 victory to  capture  the  Championship
title; and

  WHEREAS,  Proudly  donning  the school's colors of purple and white,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Crusaders throughout their journey  as  they  ended  their
season with an impressive 25-1 overall record; and

  WHEREAS,  In  a  sport  such  as  basketball, which demands athletic
prowess, speed, and agility, Head Coach Audra Di Bacco and  her  skilled
coaching staff 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, Coach Audra Di Bacco and all of the outstanding athletes on
the Catholic Central High School Varsity 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 Catholic  Central  High  School  Varsity
Basketball  Team: Amia Rodriguez, El'Dior Dobere, Tanavia Turpin, Meghan
Paul, Kristen Foglia, Meaghan Finn, Gabriella Di  Bacco,  Akarri  Gaddy,
Ava  Oeffler,  Brooklyn  Moore,  Kelise Campbell, and Emma Sagendorf, as
well as Head Coach Audra Di Bacco and Assistant Coaches  Nicole  Riddick
and  Riqiya  Harris,  upon  their  outstanding  season  and overall team
record; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  the members of the Catholic Central High School Varsity
Basketball Team, Head Coach Audra Di Bacco, and Assistant Coaches Nicole
Riddick and Riqiya Harris.