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This resolution congratulates the South Lewis High School Girls Cross Country Team and coaches for winning the NYSPHSAA Class D Championship.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship. values emphasized in the resolution as essential for personal growth and future success, not just athletic victory.
Serves as public recognition for student-athletes and coaches. providing them with official acknowledgment from state leaders, which can foster school pride and motivate continued excellence in athletics and academics.
Demonstrates the legislature’s role in celebrating positive youth achievements. showcasing how government bodies can support and encourage healthy activities and community spirit through formal recognition.
Strengthens community ties. the resolution notes not only the athletes but also the enthusiastic support from families and the broader community, underlining the collective nature of the accomplishment.
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Honor Girls Cross Country Champions
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- Adopted
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Senate Resolution No. 3359 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING the South Lewis High School Girls Cross Country Team and Coach Jack Bernard upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class D Championship WHEREAS, Individual and team championships are highly… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 3359 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING the South Lewis High School Girls Cross Country Team and Coach Jack Bernard upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class D 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 South Lewis High School Girls Cross Country Team and Coach Jack Bernard upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class D Championship on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Wayne High School; and WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Falcons scored 62 points in the team competition to defeat Greenwich of Section II and Maple Grove of Section VI to win the Championship; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of red and white, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Falcons throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive overall record; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as cross country, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Jack Bernard and Assistant Coach Michele Liendecker 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 Jack Bernard and all of the outstanding athletes on the South Lewis High School Girls Cross Country 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 Lewis High School Girls Cross Country Team: Hali Ielfield, Marsella Ventura, Morgan Feisthamel, Izabelle Liendecker, Abbigail Durgan, Hannah Ielfield, Chloe Seller and Lexi Bernard; Head Coach Jack Bernard; and Assistant Coach Michele Liendecker 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 Lewis High School Girls Cross Country Team, Head Coach Jack Bernard and Assistant Coach Michele Liendecker.
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