Honor Girls Relay Champions

3,200 meter relay team upon the occasion of capturing the 2017 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Track and Field Championship WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive athletics can be achieved only through rigorous practice, solid teamwork, and a dedicated coaching staff; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those young individuals within our midst, who, by achieving outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and brought great pride to their school district and community; and WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical development of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a standard of healthy living, imparting a desire for success, and by developing a sense of fair play and competition; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize and congratulate the Fayetteville-Manlius Girls 3,200 Meter Relay Team upon the occasion of capturing the 2017 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Track and Field Championship; and WHEREAS, On Saturday, June 10, 2017, the Fayetteville-Manlius Girls

3,200 Meter Relay Team was victorious in the 2017 New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Track and Field Championship, held at the Union-Endicott High School track in Endicott, New York; and WHEREAS, Freshman Phoebe White ran the first 800 meters of the relay, clocking in at 2:13.568 minutes before passing the baton off to junior Palmer Madsen, who ran a strong second leg of the relay, bringing in the baton to the third runner; junior Sophie Ryan then handed the baton to junior Rebecca Walters, who then ran the last 800 meters of the relay, crossing the finish line for an outstanding time of 8:56.41; and WHEREAS, The athletic talent, and drive to win, displayed by the Fayetteville-Manlius Girls 3,200 Meter Relay Team is in great part due to the efforts of Coach Bill Aris, who is a well-respected leader for his ability to develop potential into excellence; and WHEREAS, Athletically and academically, the outstanding members of the Fayetteville-Manlius Girls 3,200 Meter Relay Team proved to be an unbeatable combination of talent, skill and dedication throughout the entire season; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate the Fayetteville-Manlius Girls 3,200 Meter Relay Team upon the occasion of capturing the 2017 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Track and Field Championship; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Palmer Madsen, Sophie Ryan, Rebecca Walters, Phoebe White, and Coach Bill Aris.