Honor Girls Soccer Champions

Senate Resolution No. 406 BY: Senator AKSHAR CONGRATULATING the Chenango Forks Girls Varsity Soccer Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Class B 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 Chenango Forks Girls Varsity Soccer Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Class B Championship; to the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Blue Devils defeated the Holland Patent Knights in a 2-0 victory at Cortland High School to win their second state championship in three seasons; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of red, white and blue, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Blue Devils throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive 21-0-1 overall record, allowing only five goals all season; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as soccer, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Christopher Walsh 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 Christopher Walsh and all of the outstanding athletes on the Chenango Forks Girls Varsity Soccer 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 Chenango Forks Girls Varsity Soccer Team: Anna Kalivoda, Alex Zemanick, Gabby Markham, Sierra Eaton, Avalee Filho, Tori Borelli, Gia Pittarelli, Lauren Ashman, Chloe Tuttle, Kaitlyn Eaton, Nelya Kovalchuk, Robin Confer, Lexi Bartlow, Chloe Dutcher, Sarah Nickerson, Aubrey Bough, Cassidy Walsh, Emma Bough, Sophie Rusnak, Kaileigh Phillips, Tierra Reh, Taylor Maus, Mkayla Bloodgood and Hannah Fuller; and Head Coach Christopher Walsh 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 Chenango Forks Girls Varsity Soccer Team and Head Coach Christopher Walsh.