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J5718Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Erika Straub’s 1,000 Points

Official title

“Congratulating Erika Straub upon the occasion of becoming a member of the 1,000 point club, one of high school basketball's most exclusive groups”

Sponsor John J. BonacicSD-42
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Erika Straub for joining the 1,000 point club in high school basketball and honors her achievements.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of dedication, teamwork, and coaching. by recognizing not only Erika Straub’s individual achievement but also the support from her coach, family, and community, encouraging a culture that values collective effort in youth sports.

  2. Serves as an official record of achievement. , providing Erika Straub with public recognition from the state, which can bolster her future academic or athletic opportunities and inspire her peers.

  3. Affirms the role of athletics in youth development. , emphasizing how sports contribute to moral growth, healthy living, and community pride, and reinforcing the importance of supporting extracurricular activities in schools.

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Honor Erika Straub’s 1,000 Points

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
John J. Bonacic

Senator · Senate District 42

Chair, JudiciaryChair, Racing, Gaming And Wagering

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History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 5718 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING Erika Straub upon the occasion of becoming a member of the 1,000 point club, one of high school basketball's most exclusive groups WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 5718 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING Erika Straub upon the occasion of becoming a member of the 1,000 point club, one of high school basketball's most exclusive groups 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Erika Straub upon the occasion of becoming a member of the 1,000 point club, one of high school basketball's most exclusive groups; and WHEREAS, A senior guard on the S.S. Seward Institute's Girls Varsity Basketball Team in Florida, New York, Erika Straub, made her 1,000th point during a game on January 29, 2018; this remarkable athlete ended her high school basketball career with 1,120 points; and WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by Erika Straub is due in great part to the efforts of Coach Joe DiMattina, a skilled and inspirational tutor, respected for his ability to develop potential into excellence; and WHEREAS, Erika Straub's performance throughout the season has been outstanding and she has been loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the community at large; and WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State; and WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this exemplary athlete now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by her coaches, teachers, and parents; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Erika Straub upon the occasion of becoming a member of the

1,000 point club, one of high school basketball's most exclusive groups; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Erika Straub and Coach Joe DiMattina.

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