Honor Girls Golf Champion

Senate Resolution No. 5839 BY: Senator ORTT CONGRATULATING Melanie Green upon the occasion of capturing the 2018 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls Golf 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the young people of the State of New York who, by achieving outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and brought pride to their school and community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Melanie Green upon the occasion of capturing the 2018 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls Golf Championship on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Bethpage Golf Course; and WHEREAS, A sophomore at Medina High School, Melanie Green was 4 under after Saturday's opening round with a 68 and was tied for first place; she finished the two-day event with a total of 138 to win by two strokes; she was even after 15 holes but birdies 16 and 17 to go 2 under finishing with a round of 70; and WHEREAS, Melanie Green advanced to the New York State Championships after winning her second straight Section VI title; and WHEREAS, This exceptional athlete joined the golf team as a 7th grader in fall of 2014, and competed with the varsity boys team; during her next season, she earned All-League status in the Niagara-Orleans League and competed at the Section VI Boys Golf Tournament at River Oaks; and WHEREAS, In the fall of 2016, Medina High School established a girl's golf program, and Melanie Green finished the regular season in 1st place; and WHEREAS, As a freshman, Melanie Green finished in 1st place at the Section VI Tournament in the spring of 2017, and placed 3rd at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls Golf Tournament at Bethpage Golf Course; and WHEREAS, Melanie Green has brought honor to herself and to her family, school, and community and may stand with pride in her achievements, experiencing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her accomplishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as she continues her education and athletic career; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Melanie Green upon the occasion of capturing the 2018 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls Golf Championship; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Melanie Green.