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J4899Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Congratulate Basketball Team Champions

Official title

“Congratulating the South Shore Varsity Boys Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing the 2018 PSAL AA Championship”

Sponsor Roxanne J. PersaudSD-19
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates the South Shore Varsity Boys Basketball Team and Head Coach Pat Trani for winning the 2018 PSAL AA Championship.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the role of high school sports in personal development. , emphasizing how athletic achievement nurtures teamwork, healthy living, and life skills that extend beyond the basketball court.

  2. Spotlights the significance of community support and school spirit. , noting the enthusiastic backing from families and the community, which can foster greater unity and pride within the local area.

  3. Recognizes the historical achievement for both boys’ and girls’ teams. , marking a milestone not just for the school but for the PSAL program, which may inspire future student-athletes and promote gender equality in sports.

  4. Underscores the importance of coaches and mentors. , acknowledging Head Coach Pat Trani and his staff’s contribution to molding not only successful athletes but also future community leaders.

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Congratulate Basketball Team Champions

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Roxanne J. Persaud

Senator · Senate District 19

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 4899 BY: Senator PERSAUD CONGRATULATING the South Shore Varsity Boys Basketball Team and Head Coach Pat Trani upon the occasion of capturing the 2018 PSAL AA Championship WHEREAS, Individual and team championships are highly sought after… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4899 BY: Senator PERSAUD CONGRATULATING the South Shore Varsity Boys Basketball Team and Head Coach Pat Trani upon the occasion of capturing the 2018 PSAL AA 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 Shore Varsity Boys Basketball Team and Head Coach Pat Trani upon the occasion of capturing the 2018 PSAL AA Championship; and WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the No. 1 ranked Vikings defeated No. 3 ranked Benjamin Cardozo High School in a decisive 78-66 victory to capture their first Championship on Saturday,

March 17, 2018, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, In addition to the South Shore Varsity Boys Basketball Team's monumental win, the Varsity Girls Team were also crowned champions, making history in the PSAL program; and WHEREAS, Proudly… Show all

March 17, 2018, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, In addition to the South Shore Varsity Boys Basketball Team's monumental win, the Varsity Girls Team were also crowned champions, making history in the PSAL program; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of purple and gold, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Vikings throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive 18-9 overall record; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as basketball, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Pat Trani 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, Head Coach Pat Trani and all of the outstanding athletes on the South Shore Varsity Boys Basketball 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 Shore Varsity Boys Basketball Team: Jedidiah Ashton, Christophe Brizan, Jerald Campbell, Dwight Davis Jr., Michael Emmanuel, Christophe Jean Pierre, Anthony Latty, Kareem May, Femi Odukale, Jason Palmer, Joseph Philpps, Isaiah Richards, Kadary Richmond, Kipplyn Richvine, Dante Spencer, Sekou Sylla, and Kevon Wallace; and Head Coach Pat Trani upon the occasion of capturing the

2018 PSAL AA Championship; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the South Shore Varsity Boys Basketball Team, and Head Coach Pat Trani.

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