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Honor Port Jefferson Basketball Team

Official title

“Congratulating the Port Jefferson Girls Varsity Basketball Team and Coach Jesse Rosen upon the occasion of their outstanding season”

Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValleSD-1
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates the Port Jefferson High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team and Coach Jesse Rosen for their outstanding championship season.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes the broader impact. of high school athletic achievement, highlighting how championship seasons set positive examples for youth in the community and reinforce a tradition of excellence for the school.

  2. Emphasizes the role of sports in personal development. , noting that participation in athletics fosters teamwork, healthy living, moral character, and valuable life skills that extend beyond the basketball court.

  3. Acknowledges the collective effort. behind the team's success, explicitly crediting not just the players and head coach, but also the assistant coach, athletic director, and athletic trainer—underscoring the importance of support staff in student achievement.

  4. Strengthens community pride and cohesion. by formally celebrating the accomplishments of local students, encouraging ongoing support for youth programs, and reinforcing the idea that such achievements are a shared success for the entire community.

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Honor Port Jefferson Basketball Team

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. LaValle

Senator · Senate District 1

Chair, Higher Education

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 1160 BY: Senator LAVALLE CONGRATULATING the Port Jefferson High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team and Coach Jesse Rosen upon the occasion of their outstanding season WHEREAS, Individual and team championships are highly sought after… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1160 BY: Senator LAVALLE CONGRATULATING the Port Jefferson High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team and Coach Jesse Rosen upon the occasion of their outstanding season 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 Port Jefferson High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team and Coach Jesse Rosen upon the occasion of their outstanding season; and WHEREAS, In addition to capturing the Regional Championship, the Port Jefferson High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team clinched the Suffolk County Class C Championship and the Long Island Championship; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of purple and white, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Royals throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive 31-15 overall record; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as basketball, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Jesse Rosen and his expert 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 field; and WHEREAS, Coach Jesse Rosen and all of the outstanding athletes on the Port Jefferson High School Girls 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 Port Jefferson High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team: Samantha Ayotte, Jackie Brown, Jillian Colucci, Lia Desmond, Brett Dooley, Sarah Hull, Gillian Kenah, Jocelyn Lebron, Courtney Lewis, Abigail Rolfe, Corinne Scannell and Jackie Lambe; Head Coach Jesse Rosen; Varsity Assistant Volunteer Coach Keith Buehler, Athletic Director Danielle Turner and Athletic Trainer Eric Fells on 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 Port Jefferson High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, Head Coach Jesse Rosen, Varsity Assistant Volunteer Coach Keith Buehler, Athletic Director Danielle Turner and Athletic Trainer Eric Fells.

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