Honor Beaver River Champions

Senate Resolution No. 4307 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING the Beaver River Varsity Boys Cross Country Team and Head Coach Alex Barrett upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class D Boys Cross Country 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 Beaver River Varsity Boys Cross Country Team and Head Coach Alex Barrett upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class D Boys Cross Country Championship; to the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Beavers won their 16th Championship on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Wayne Central School in Ontario, New York; and WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the Beavers have been consistently ranked number one, and their top five's average current speed rating is over 160; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of orange, green and white, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Beavers throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive overall record; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as cross country, which demands speed and agility, Head Coach Alexander Barrett 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 course; and WHEREAS, Head Coach Alexander Barrett and all of the outstanding athletes on the Beaver River Varsity Boys 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 Beaver River Varsity Boys Cross Country Team: Colton Kempney, Connor Demo, Cory Demo, Josiah Evan, Erik Campeau, Brayden Campeau, and Cameron Smith; and Head Coach Alexander Barrett upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class D Boys Cross Country Championship; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the Beaver River Varsity Boys Cross Country Team, and Head Coach Alexander Barrett.