Honor Norwich Archery Champions

Senate Resolution No. 993 BY: Senator AKSHAR CONGRATULATING the Norwich Middle School Archery Team upon the occasion of capturing first place at the National Archery in the Schools Program New York State Tournament WHEREAS, Individual and team championships are highly sought after in 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 Norwich Middle School Archery Team upon the occasion of capturing first place at the National Archery in the Schools Program New York State Tournament on Friday, March 15, 2019, at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, New York; and WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Norwich Middle School Archery Team finished with 2,797 points, winning the nine-team tournament by 11 points over runner-up Hinsdale; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the team throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive overall record; and WHEREAS, Coaches Terry Hagenbuch and Nicole Beckwith worked hard to hone the skills of this championship team, teaching these outstanding athletes lessons which will prove invaluable; and WHEREAS, Coaches Terry Hagenbuch and Nicole Beckwith and all of the outstanding athletes on the Norwich Middle School Archery 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 Norwich Middle School Archery Team: Pierson Bookamer, Zavier Bucksbee, Tony DeRensis, Emma Evans, Elias Francis, Ashlee Frayer, Lucia Pepe, Braden Reid, Meadow Rosenthal, Eric Maricle, Aleksander Smietana, Alexis Smith, Erin Smith, Aidan Stafford, Wyatt Thornton and Danika Wilchynski; and Coaches Terry Hagenbuch and Nicole Beckwith 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 Norwich Middle School Archery Team and Coaches Terry Hagenbuch and Nicole Beckwith.