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This resolution congratulates Tia Jones for winning the NYSPHSAA Girls Outdoor Track and Field 100m and 200m dash championships.
Why it matters
Highlights the significance of individual athletic achievement. Tia Jones’ dual championships are recognized as a rare and noteworthy accomplishment, serving as an inspiration for other young athletes in New York State.
Reinforces the broader value of high school sports. the resolution underscores how sports help develop both moral and physical character, promoting teamwork, healthy living, and fair competition among youth.
Celebrates holistic excellence. Jones is commended not only for her athletic success but also for her academic achievements, emphasizing the importance of balancing sports with education and representing her school positively.
Recognizes community impact. the resolution notes the support Jones received from family, friends, and the local community, illustrating how individual athletic achievements can foster community pride and cohesion.
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Honor Tia Jones Track Wins
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Senate Resolution No. 1989 BY: Senator AKSHAR CONGRATULATING Tia Jones upon the occasion of capturing both the NYSPHSAA Girls Outdoor Track and Field 100 Meter and 200 Meter Dash Championships on
June 8, 2019 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… Show allHide
June 8, 2019 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, A standout sprinter for the Vestal Golden Bears, Tia Jones captured her second and third state championships at the NYSPHSAA Outdoor Track and Field meet on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Middletown High School; and WHEREAS, Tia Jones won the 100 meter Girls Dash Championship with an incredible time of 12.24, and the 200 meter Girls Dash Championship with a time of 24.24; and WHEREAS, Tia Jones' overall record is outstanding; she was loyally and enthusiastically supported by her family, fans, friends and the community at large; and WHEREAS, Athletically and academically, Tia Jones has proven herself to be an unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favorably on her school; and WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and accomplishment, and Tia Jones has clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of her school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Tia Jones upon the occasion of capturing both the NYSPHSAA Girls Outdoor Track and Field 100 Meter and 200 Meter Dash Championships on June 8, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Tia Jones.
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