Honor Gavin Hannah’s Basketball Induction

Senate Resolution No. 4330 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Gavin Hannah upon the occasion of his induction into the Warwick Valley Boys Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2018 by the Warwick Valley Central School District on February 10, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those individuals whose exceptional athletic prowess leaves an enduring legacy in their communities; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Gavin Hannah upon the occasion of his induction into the Warwick Valley Boys Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2018 by the Warwick Valley Central School District on Saturday, February 10, 2018; and WHEREAS, The outstanding efforts, commitment, and past accomplishments of Gavin Hannah on the hardwood have helped shape the history of the Warwick Valley Wildcats Basketball Team and serve as an inspiration to the current generation of players; and WHEREAS, A 2010 graduate of Warwick Valley High School, Gavin Hannah was a two-year starter on the varsity basketball team, playing under the able tutelage of Head Coach Tom Folino; and WHEREAS, During his senior year, Gavin Hannah lead the Wildcats to the Section IX tournament, and the OCIAA Division II finals; and WHEREAS, Gavin Hannah finished his outstanding career as the 15th all-time leading scorer in Wildcat history with 557 points; he averaged more than 13 points and seven rebounds per game in both his junior and senior years; and WHEREAS, During his junior year, Gavin Hannah was selected MVP for the season, and MVP of the Jim Taravella Tournament; during his senior year, he was named Offensive Player of the Year, and was a member of the BCANY Section IX Class AA All-Star Team; and WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, Gavin Hannah earned his degree in fitness development and a minor in sports management from SUNY Cortland; today, he serves as the field marketing coordinator for the Red Bulls Professional soccer team; and WHEREAS, Athletes like Gavin Hannah provide a tremendous service to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of student-athletes in their athletic journeys and ensuring their success in their future years; and WHEREAS, Gavin Hannah has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth of the Warwick Valley Central School District, as well as on the community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedication to others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Gavin Hannah upon the occasion of his induction into the Warwick Valley Boys Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2018 by the Warwick Valley Central School District; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Gavin Hannah.