Honor Eden Volleyball Champions

Senate Resolution No. 3243 BY: Senator GALLIVAN CONGRATULATING the Eden High School Boys Volleyball Team and Coach Robert Pierce upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Division II Championship 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 Eden High School Boys Volleyball Team and Coach Robert Pierce upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Division 2 Championship; to the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Raiders defeated Bellmore JFK 25-18, 19-25, 21-25, 25-20, 15-8 to capture the Championship on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood, New York; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of maroon and white, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Raiders throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive 7-0 overall record; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as volleyball which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Robert Pierce 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 court; and WHEREAS, Coach Robert Pierce and all of the outstanding athletes on the Eden High School Boys Volleyball 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 Eden High School Boys Volleyball Team: Jacob Basinski, Alex Overhoff, Drew Hesse, Tome Filkov, Gavin Musielak, John Snyder, Zach Brosnick, Collin Rigley, Josh Williams, and Lucas Schlegel; Head Coach Robert Pierce, and Assistant Coach Rick Musielak 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 Eden High School Boys Volleyball Team, Head Coach Robert Pierce, and Assistant Coach Rick Musielak.