Honor Girls Bowling Champions

Senate Resolution No. 3049 BY: Senator BRESLIN CONGRATULATING the South Colonie High School Girls Bowling Team and Coach Owen P. Grugan upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Section 2 Championship on March 4, 2017 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 South Colonie High School Girls Bowling Team and Coach Owen P. Grugan upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Section 2 Championship on Saturday, March 4, 2017; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of garnet and gold, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Raiders throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive 19-1-0 overall record; and WHEREAS, During their challenging season, the South Colonie High School Girls Bowling Team also placed first in numerous tournaments including the Rotterdam Invitational, Ralph DeStefano, Suburban Council and Sectionals; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as bowling, which demands athletic prowess, precision and adaptability, Head Coach Owen P. Grugan worked hard to hone the skills of this championship team, teaching these outstanding athletes lessons which will prove invaluable both on and off the lane; and WHEREAS, Coach Owen P. Grugan and all of the outstanding athletes on the South Colonie High School Girls Bowling 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 South Colonie High School Girls Bowling Team: Amanda Chrzanowski, Natalya Porcello, Caitlyn Kelly, Shealynn Peckowitz, Carolanne Manzer, Quinn Hodson, Kaitie Rivers, Abbey Fruiterman and Dakota Deitz; and Head Coach Owen P. Grugan 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 South Colonie High School Girls Bowling Team and Head Coach Owen P. Grugan.