Honor Mariners World Series Win

Senate Resolution No. 2278 BY: Senator LARKIN CONGRATULATING the Hudson Valley New York Mariners upon the occasion of capturing the 2016 NABA Florida World Series WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, nurtured by dedicated coaching and strategic planning; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those exemplary sports teams within the State of New York who have inspired and brought pride to their community by achieving outstanding success in athletic competition; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the Hudson Valley New York Mariners upon the occasion of capturing the 2016 NABA Florida World Series on November 5-8, 2016, in Jupiter, Florida; and WHEREAS, Competing against 6 of the top 18+ Open teams from across the United States and Canada, the Hudson Valley Mariners combined exceptional pitching, timely hitting, solid defense and a great strategy to win their fifth National Championship in the past eight years; and WHEREAS, On their way to winning the 2016 NABA Florida World Series title, the New York Mariners went 5-0 in Pool Play going undefeated, including wins over the South Carolina A's and Chicago Royals; and WHEREAS, Shortstop/Pitcher Casey Chenoweth, was the Mariners' most valuable player of the tournament, playing flawless defense with no errors at shortstop and pitching to close out pool game 4 against the powerful Los Tigres team; and WHEREAS, Rookie pitcher Clay Chapman started the Championship game pitching 8 strong with 9 strikeouts and 2 earned runs against the Florida Los Tigres team to lead the Mariners to the title; and WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by this team is due in great part to the efforts of Player/Manager Dave Prince and Coach/Player Scott Marsh, skilled and inspirational tutors who have done a superb job in guiding, molding and inspiring the Mariners toward their goals; and WHEREAS, Loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the community at large, the New York Mariners have proven themselves to be a brotherhood of athletic ability and an unbeatable combination of talents and have stood the test of time being together 12 years; and WHEREAS, The members of the New York Mariners who were issued 2016 Florida World Series rings are: Steve Aurigemma, Dan Miller, Jared Bahnsen, Jeremy Lopez, Josh Peterson, Josh Maddocks, Bevan Gouveiah, Nick Dimarco, Casey Chenoweth, Larry Kowaleski, Zach Westcott, Tim Battle, Clay Chapman, Marty Anderson, JoJo Rodrigez, Albert Mojica, Bret Samboy, Joey Dyche, Diego Ibarra, Carlton Salters, and Matt Petro; Sponsors Flames Steak House, Union Square Cafe, Garrison Tree, and BarPor Corp.; Manager/Player David Prince; and Coach/Player Scott March; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate the members of the Hudson Valley New York Mariners upon the occasion of capturing the 2016 NABA Florida World Series; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the Hudson Valley New York Mariners, the aforementioned sponsors, Manager/Player David Prince, and Coach/Player Scott March.