Bill Text: NY J02647 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating the Elmont High School Boys Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Basketball Class AA Championship on March 16, 2024

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 41-21)

Status: (Passed) 2024-06-04 - ADOPTED [J02647 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02647-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2647

BY: Senator CANZONERI-FITZPATRICK

        CONGRATULATING   the   Elmont   High  School  Boys
        Basketball Team upon the occasion of  capturing  the
        NYSPHSAA  Basketball  Class AA 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
Elmont  High  School Boys Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing
the NYSPHSAA Basketball Class AA Championship, held on  Saturday,  March
16, 2024, at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  To  the  praise  and  applause  of their excited fans, the
Elmont High School Boys Basketball Team captured their first state title
since 2016; after losing the challenge to South Side  last  season,  the
boys were highly motivated to accomplish their goal; and

  WHEREAS,  Upholding  a  strong defense as their strategy, the Elmont
High School Boys Basketball Team outscored West Genesee to  win  with  a
final score of 51-44; and

  WHEREAS,  Proudly  donning  the  school's colors of green and white,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Spartans throughout their  journey  as  they  ended  their
season with an impressive 23-4 overall record; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Elmont High School Boys Basketball Team persevered to
the state title after a close match against Half Hollow  Hills  East  in
the Southeast Regional final, winning by just one basket with a score of
53-51; and

  WHEREAS,  In  a  sport  such  as  basketball, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Coach Ryan Straub 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,  Coach  Ryan  Straub and all of the outstanding athletes on
the Elmont High  School  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 Elmont High School Boys Basketball Team:
Khalil Williams,  Kyle  Simmons,  Darrien  Prophete,  Ebubenna  Nwabudu,
Khalil Muhammad, Cassius Moore, Aaron Kelly, Keyoun Kahan, Caleb Harris,
Gemere  Frias-Walsh, Osagie Ekhator, Nassir Edwards, Kymani Dias, Jordan
Cook, Arlyn Brown and Coach Ryan Straub upon the occasion  of  capturing
the  2024  NYSPHSAA  Basketball Class AA Championship on March 16, 2024;
and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  the  members  of the Elmont High School Boys Basketball
Team and Coach Ryan Straub.