Honor High School Football Champions

Senate Resolution No. 404 BY: Senator AKSHAR CONGRATULATING the Susquehanna Valley High School Football Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Class C 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 Susquehanna Valley High School Football Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Class C Championship; to the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Sabers defeated Dobbs Ferry in a

27-6 victory at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, to complete the perfect season and win their first state football championship in school history; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of navy blue and gold, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Sabers throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive 13-0 overall record; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as football, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Mike Ford 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 field; and WHEREAS, Coach Mike Ford and all of the outstanding athletes on the Susquehanna Valley High School Football 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 Susquehanna Valley High School Football Team: Adam Srednicki, Alex Knewasser, Dom Morabito, Matt Fiorentino, Nick Fiato, RJ Glassman, Jarred Freije, Mason McCormack, Devin Hamm, Jahreed Isles, Bertrand Dure, Zach Green, Christian Kick, Edwin Lavin, Hayden King, Joey Nanni, Dan Matthews, Mitchell Knapp, Max Henry, Kyle Leonard, Joshua Rudock, Sethan King, Daniel Wager, Billy Sheridan, Colton Repsher, Zach Lawrence, Griffin McMahon, Brian Titus, Harley Burgess, Pat Enright, Trevor Frable, Mitch Enright, Richard Cleary, Connor Brown and Aidan Lupole; and Head Coach Mike Ford 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 Susquehanna Valley High School Football Team and Head Coach Mike Ford.