Honor 1992 SUNY Basketball Team

Senate Resolution No. 621 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING the 1992 SUNY Sullivan Men's Basketball Team upon the occasion of being inducted into the SUNY Sullivan Athletics Hall of Fame WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those individuals and teams 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 congratulate the 1992 SUNY Sullivan Men's Basketball Team upon the occasion of being inducted into the SUNY Sullivan Athletics Hall of Fame; the team was recognized at an event which was held on November 12,

2016, during SUNY Sullivan's Homecoming Weekend; and WHEREAS, The SUNY Sullivan Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals, who, through outstanding achievement in athletics or service, have made lasting contributions to its sports program and the overall community; and WHEREAS, The 1992 SUNY Sullivan Men's Basketball Team were under the guidance of Director of Athletics Michael F. McGuire and Head Coach David F. Possinger; the team members included: Donald Taylor, Derick Simmons, Steve Hodge, Elton Richardson, Cedric Pitt, Ralph DeJesus, Jarvis Cromedy, Wilfred Cadiz, Charles Abel, Anthony Lynton, Reggie Neville, and Terell Kelly; and WHEREAS, The 1992 SUNY Sullivan Men's Basketball Team were inducted into the SUNY Sullivan Athletics Hall of Fame for capturing the 1992 National Junior College Athletic Association's (NJCAA) Championship; they beat Eastfield College by a score of 101-76 to win the title; and WHEREAS, The NJCAA Men's Division III Basketball Championship consists of eight teams playing over a three-day period in March to determine a National Champion; the tournament field is made up of teams that win either region or district championships that are required to earn entry into the tournament; and WHEREAS, Athletes such as the members of the 1992 SUNY Sullivan Men's Basketball Team 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, The 1992 SUNY Sullivan Men's Basketball Team has clearly been an inspiration to the youth of SUNY Sullivan, as well as to the community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for their impressive dedication to others; and WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and accomplishment, and the 1992 SUNY Sullivan Men's Basketball Team has clearly made a 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 1992 SUNY Sullivan Men's Basketball Team upon the occasion of being inducted into the SUNY Sullivan Athletics Hall of Fame; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the 1992 SUNY Sullivan Men's Basketball Team.