Bill Text: NY J02027 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating the Stillwater High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Class B Championship on March 15, 2024

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 41-21)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-26 - ADOPTED [J02027 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02027-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2027

BY: Senator TEDISCO

        CONGRATULATING  the Stillwater High School Varsity
        Boys Basketball Team upon the occasion of  capturing
        the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Class B Championship on
        March 15, 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
Stillwater 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  Marcellus High School in a hard-fought 59-50 victory
to win their second championship in program history on Friday, March 15,
2024, at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of  maroon  and  white,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported  the Warriors throughout their journey as they won the Wasaren
league with a 16-0 record, and finished the season with  an  outstanding
overall record of 27-1; and

  WHEREAS,  In  a  sport  such  as  basketball, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility,  Head  Coach  Bruce  Lilac  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,  The  Warriors  demonstrated excellence in the classroom as
well as the basketball court being recognized  as  an  NYSPHSAA  Scholar
Athlete team; and

  WHEREAS,  Head Coach Bruce Lilac and all of the outstanding athletes
on the Stillwater 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  Stillwater  High  School  Varsity  Boys
Basketball  Team:  Lukas  Lilac, Carter Wichelns, Thomas McDonough, Shea
Brown, Kaelan Leak, Brody Burdo, Mason Wagner, Jack Stewart, Jay Gannon,
Jacob Niznik, Jaxon Mueller, James Cocozzo, Landon Staie, and Matt Lutz;
Head Coach, Bruce Lilac; Assistant Coaches, Dave Cook, Pete D'Aloia, and

Craig Burdo upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Boys  Basketball
Class B Championship on March 15, 2024; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Stillwater High  School  Varsity  Boys
Basketball  Team, Head Coach Bruce Lilac, Athletic Director Mike Kinney,
and Principal James Wager.