Honor Cooperstown Basketball Champions

Senate Resolution No. 780 BY: Senator SEWARD CONGRATULATING the Cooperstown Boys Varsity Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA 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 Cooperstown Boys Varsity Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class C Championship; to the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Hawkeyes defeated Middle Early College in a 71-61 victory on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Floyd L. Maines Arena, Binghamton, New York; and WHEREAS, The thrilling title game victory followed one of the most electrifying, gritty team performances in school history - a 108-98 triple overtime win over Greenport High School in the state seminifinals; and WHEREAS, Despite many years of excellence, the New York State title is the first ever for the Cooperstown Boys Basketball program claiming a special place in the school's record books for the 2018-2019 Hawkeyes; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of orange and black, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Hawkeyes throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive 25-2 overall record; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as basketball, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach John Lambert 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 court; and WHEREAS, Coach John Lambert and all of the outstanding athletes on the Cooperstown Boys Varsity Basketball 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 Cooperstown Boys Varsity Basketball Team: Ryan Burns, Jesse Furnari, John Kennedy, Jack Lambert, Ryan Lansing, Spencer Lewis, Noah Lifgren, Kyle Meyer, Calvin Sandler, Kyle Santello and Ben Tafuro; Head Coach John Lambert; Assistant Coach Matt Hulbert; and Extracurricular and Athletic Director David Bertram 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 Cooperstown Boys Varsity Basketball Team, Head Coach John Lambert, Assistant Coach Matt Hulbert and Extracurricular and Athletic Director David Bertram.