Honor Vestal Baseball Champions

Assembly Resolution No. 676 BY: M. of A. Lupardo CONGRATULATING the Vestal High School Varsity Baseball Team and Coach Tank Anderson upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class A 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 Vestal High School Varsity Baseball Team and Coach Tank Anderson upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class A Championship; to the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Golden Bears defeated Wantagh in a 2-0 victory to win the Championship; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of green and gold, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Golden Bears throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive 17-7 overall record; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as baseball, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Tank Anderson and his expert coaching staff, Assistant Coaches Mike Franz, Pat Gray and Paul Stanton, worked hard to hone the skills of this championship team, teaching these outstanding athletes lessons which will prove invaluable both on and off the field; and WHEREAS, Coach Tank Anderson and all of the outstanding athletes on the Vestal High School Varsity Baseball 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 Vestal High School Varsity Baseball Team: Robert Rea, Adam Mieczkowski, Matthew Carr, Maxx Kies, Connor Harding, Dom Dirado, Colin Hughes, Devon Brown, Matt Arthur, James Moyer, Matt McAllister, Owen Dando, Patrick Porter, Joey Iacovelli, Kyle Taborne, John Contrata, Trey Avery, Ben Coscia and Zach Kintner; Head Coach Tank Anderson; and Assistant Coaches Mike Franz, Pat Gray and Paul Stanton on their outstanding season and overall team record; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the Vestal High School Varsity Baseball Team, Head Coach Tank Anderson, and Assistant Coaches Mike Franz, Pat Gray and Paul Stanton.