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This resolution congratulates Liverpool High School senior Ty Brownlow for winning the 2016 New York State Class A Boys Cross Country Championship.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of individual athletic achievement as a source of inspiration. for the wider school community, demonstrating how one student's dedication and success can uplift and motivate peers.
Acknowledges the broader impact of sports on youth development. , emphasizing values like teamwork, healthy living, and fair play, which can translate into lifelong skills and habits.
Underscores the role of coaching and community support in student success. , showing that achievements in youth sports often reflect sustained guidance, encouragement, and collaboration among coaches, families, and local supporters.
Celebrates regional and national recognition for local athletes. , which can foster community pride and encourage continued investment in youth sports programs.
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Honor Ty Brownlow's Victory
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Senate Resolution No. 356 BY: Senator DEFRANCISCO CONGRATULATING Liverpool High School Senior Ty Brownlow upon the occasion of winning the 2016 New York State Class A Boys Cross Country Championship race WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 356 BY: Senator DEFRANCISCO CONGRATULATING Liverpool High School Senior Ty Brownlow upon the occasion of winning the 2016 New York State Class A Boys Cross Country Championship race 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, 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 developing a sense of fair play and competition; and WHEREAS, On November 12, 2016, at Chenango Valley State Park, Ty Brownlow won the New York State Class A Cross Country Championship race by finishing the rigorous 3.1 mile course in first place with a time of
15 minutes, 27.5 seconds, setting a course record; and WHEREAS, Ty Brownlow's incredible State Championship win helped lead the Liverpool Boys Varsity Cross Country team to a third place finish at the 2016 New York State Class A Cross Country Championship, allowing the team to advance to the Nike Boys New York/Northeast Regional Cross Country race; and WHEREAS, At the Nike Boys New York/Northeast Regional Cross Country race on November 26, 2016, at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls, Ty Brownlow again finished in First Place by running the 3.1 mile trail in
minutes, 42.2 seconds, helping the Liverpool Boys Varsity Cross
Country team finish in second place overall and, therefore earn a
fourth-straight trip to the Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Oregon on
December 3, 2016; and
WHEREAS, The Nike Cross Nationals race at Glendoveer Golf Course
offered athletes a premium, challenging championship venue and provided
spectators with great viewing options at either around the course or at
the grandstands near the finish line; and
WHEREAS, At the Nike Cross Nationals, Ty Brownlow finished 14th in
the 195-runner field, and subsequently, earned All-American status; he
was also selected for the All-CNY Team; and
WHEREAS, Ty Brownlow's overall record is outstanding; he was loyally
and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the
community at large; and
WHEREAS, Head Coach Tracey Vannatta has done a superb job in
guiding, molding and inspiring Ty Brownlow toward his goals; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride
and accomplishment, and Head Coach Tracey Vannatta has clearly made a
contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their
school; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause to congratulate Liverpool
High School Senior Ty Brownlow upon the occasion of winning the 2016 New
York State Class A Boys Cross Country Championship race; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ty Brownlow.
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