Bill Text: NY K01088 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating the Utica-Notre Dame High School Girls Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Basketball Class B Championship on March 16, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-04-09 - adopted [K01088 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K01088-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 1088

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

        CONGRATULATING  the  Utica-Notre  Dame High School
        Girls Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing
        the NYSPHSAA  Basketball  Class  B  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
Utica-Notre Dame High School Girls Basketball Team upon the occasion  of
capturing  the  2024  NYSPHSAA  Basketball Class B Championship, held on
Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New
York; and

  WHEREAS, To the praise and  applause  of  their  excited  fans,  the
Utica-Notre  Dame  High School Girls Basketball Team took its first lead
of the game with under 4 minutes left in  the  last  quarter  to  defeat
top-ranked Albany Academy in a decisive 55-51 victory; and

  WHEREAS,  Their  first state title since 2014, the Jugglers utilized
their strengths by applying pressure  with  defense  and  making  timely
offensive plays; trailing 28-18 at half-time, the team was able to close
the score gap and dig deep to achieve the win; and

  WHEREAS,  Proudly  donning  the school's colors of navy blue and old
gold,  family,  friends,  and  the  community  at  large   loyally   and
enthusiastically supported the Jugglers throughout their journey as they
ended their season with an impressive 24-3 record; and

  WHEREAS,  In  a  sport  such  as  basketball, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach John Snyder has  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 John Snyder and all of the outstanding athletes
on the Utica-Notre Dame High School Girls 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  Utica-Notre  Dame  High  School  Girls
Basketball  Team:  Olivia Russitano, Erin Trinkaus, Lauren Kulpa, Maggie
Trinkaus, Emma Johnson, Vita Waters, Tessa Arcuri, Amanie Jadwick,  Ella

Trinkaus,  Vega  Rosemyer,  Jenna Herron, Abby Kotary, and Lily Johnson;
and Head Coach John Snyder upon  the  occasion  of  capturing  the  2024
NYSPHSAA  Basketball  Class  B Championship on March 16, 2024; and be it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Utica-Notre  Dame  High  School  Girls
Basketball Team and Head Coach John Snyder.