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J1806Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor SUNY Volleyball Champions

Official title

“Congratulating the SUNY New Paltz Men's Volleyball Team upon the occasion of capturing the NCAA Division III Men's Volleyball Championship”

Sponsor Jen MetzgerSD-42
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates the SUNY New Paltz Men's Volleyball Team for winning the 2019 NCAA Division III Championship.

Why it matters

  1. Elevates the visibility of SUNY New Paltz and its athletic program. , highlighting the school’s ability to foster not just academic, but also athletic excellence—potentially influencing recruitment and school pride.

  2. Recognizes the broader community’s role. including family, friends, and supporters—in the team’s journey, underscoring the importance of local engagement and collective achievement.

  3. Emphasizes the values instilled through collegiate sports. such as teamwork, perseverance, and healthy living, suggesting that the impact of this championship extends beyond the volleyball court into lifelong skills for the student-athletes.

  4. Sets a precedent for legislative recognition of student achievement. , reinforcing the idea that accomplishments in extracurricular activities are worthy of state-level celebration, which can inspire other students and teams across New York.

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Honor SUNY Volleyball Champions

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Jen Metzger

Senator · Senate District 42

Chair, Agriculture

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1806 BY: Senator METZGER CONGRATULATING the SUNY New Paltz Men's Volleyball Team upon the occasion of capturing the NCAA Division III Men's Volleyball Championship on April

27, 2019 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… Show all

27, 2019 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 SUNY New Paltz Men's Volleyball Team upon the occasion of capturing the NCAA Division III Men's Volleyball Championship; and WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Hawks defeated UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs in a 3-1 victory on Saturday, April

27, 2019, at Harwood Arena in Union, New Jersey, to win their second Championship; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of blue and orange, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Hawks throughout… Show all

27, 2019, at Harwood Arena in Union, New Jersey, to win their second Championship; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of blue and orange, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Hawks throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive 28-7 overall record; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as volleyball, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Radu Petrus and Assistant Coach Tony Bonilla worked hard to hone the skills of this championship team, teaching these outstanding athletes lessons which will prove invaluable both on and off the court; and WHEREAS, Head Coach Radu Petrus and Assistant Coach Tony Bonilla, and all of the outstanding athletes on the SUNY New Paltz Men's Volleyball 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 SUNY New Paltz Men's Volleyball Team: Robert Nolan, Matt Logel, Matthew Grace, Riley Dolan, Bryan Kaplan, Nick Smith, Sam Yakubowski, Aaron Carrk, Dan LaRosa, Tim Drake, Connor MacPhail, Bradley Schneider, Tevin Skeete, Brendan Spulnick, Tenzin Kunga, Chris Shanley, John Ronan, Nick O'Malley and Cam Clark; Head Coach Radu Petrus; and Assistant Coach Tony Bonilla upon the occasion of capturing the NCAA Division III Men's Volleyball Championship on April

27, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the SUNY New Paltz Men's Volleyball Team, Head Coach Radu Petrus, and Assistant Coach Tony Bonilla.

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