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This resolution congratulates Parker Stokes for winning the NYSPHSAA Division II 3000 meter Steeplechase Championship on June 8, 2019.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of dedication and teamwork. in achieving personal and athletic excellence, using Parker Stokes' accomplishment as a model for other young athletes.
Reinforces the broader benefits of youth sports. , such as moral and physical development, healthy living habits, and the cultivation of fair play and community pride.
Recognizes the value of community and family support. in helping young people reach high levels of achievement, suggesting these networks are critical to personal success.
Elevates academic and athletic balance. by honoring Parker Stokes not only as an athlete, but also for his academic and character strengths, presenting a holistic view of youth achievement.
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Honor Parker Stokes' Victory
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Senate Resolution No. 1990 BY: Senator AKSHAR CONGRATULATING Parker Stokes upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Division II 3000 meter Steeplechase Championship on June 8, 2019 WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved only… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 1990 BY: Senator AKSHAR CONGRATULATING Parker Stokes upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Division II 3000 meter Steeplechase Championship on June 8, 2019 WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, nurtured by dedicated coaching and strategic planning; and WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical development of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a standard of healthy living, imparting a desire for success and developing a sense of fair play and competition; and WHEREAS, A standout senior steeplechase runner for the Maine-Endwell Spartans, Parker Stokes earned his third state championship in the 3000 meter Steeplechase on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Middletown High School in Middletown, New York; and WHEREAS, Parker Stokes won this grueling 7 1/2 lap event with an outstanding time of 9:02.48, beating the second place finisher by 14.33 seconds; and WHEREAS, Parker Stokes' overall record is outstanding; he was loyally and enthusiastically supported by his family, fans, friends and the community at large; and WHEREAS, Athletically and academically, Parker Stokes has proven himself to be an unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favorably on his school; and WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and accomplishment, and Parker Stokes has clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Parker Stokes upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Division II 3000 meter Steeplechase Championship on June 8, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Parker Stokes.
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