Honor Plattsburgh Hockey Champions

Senate Resolution No. 1026 BY: Senator LITTLE CONGRATULATING the Plattsburgh State Women's Ice Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing the NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey Championship WHEREAS, Individual and team championships are highly sought after in collegiate 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 Plattsburgh State Women's Ice Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing the NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey Championship; and WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Cardinals defeated Hamline University in a 4-0 victory on Saturday,

March 16, 2019, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to win the Championship; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Cardinals throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive 29-2-0 overall record, which tied the program record for most wins in a season; and WHEREAS, The Cardinals tradition of excellence continued with its eighth consecutive and 13th overall appearance in the Final Four national semi-final round; and WHEREAS, The Plattsburgh State Women's Ice Hockey Team continues to hold the distinction as the all-time leader in NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey with seven national championships; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as ice hockey, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Kevin Houle 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 ice; and WHEREAS, Coach Kevin Houle, Assistant Coach Danielle Blanchard, and all of the outstanding athletes on the Plattsburgh State Women's Ice Hockey 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 Plattsburgh State Women's Ice Hockey Team: Ashley Davis, Holly Schmelzer, Erin Mcardle, Sierra Benjamin, Maci Hoskins, Jen Manning, Moe Tsukimoto, Sarah Wolf, Mackenzie Millen, Ashley Songin, Natalia Asimakis, Hanna Rose, Madison Walker, Courtney Moriarty, Nicole Unsworth, Hannah Kiraly, Kerri Corcoran, Abby Brush, Sara Krauseneck, Kaitlin Drew-Mead, Emma Killeen, Kassi Abbott, Taylor Whitney and Annie Katonka; Head Coach Kevin Houle; and Assistant Coach Danielle Blanchard 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 Plattsburgh State Women's Ice Hockey Team, Head Coach Kevin Houle, and Assistant Coach Danielle Blanchard.