Honor Skaneateles Hockey Champions

Assembly Resolution No. 238 BY: M. of A. Finch CONGRATULATING the Skaneateles Boys Varsity Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing the Division II State 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 Skaneateles Boys Varsity Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing the Division II State Championship; to the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Lakers defeated Queensbury in a 6-1 victory to win the Championship on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at HarborCenter, Buffalo, New York; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of blue and gold, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Lakers throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive overall record; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as hockey, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Mitch Major 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 ice; and WHEREAS, Coach Mitch Major, as well as Assistant Coaches Jeff Bobbett and Christopher Scott, and all of the outstanding athletes on the Skaneateles Boys Varsity Hockey 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 Skaneateles Boys Varsity Hockey Team: Brendan McGowan, Cam Lowe, Brendan Powers, Jack Buff, Bauer Morrissey, Colin Weeks, Thomas Coyne, Colin Morrissey, Charlie Major, Jim Liberatore, Ryan Gick, Garrett Krieger, Drew Henderson, Ben Clymer, Owen Van Holtz, Jack Donovan, Cole Heintz, Cole Kennedy, Charlie Russell, Luke Renaud, Michael Lovier, Luke Lynn, Tynan Jones, Nate Squires, Mason LoPiccolo, Jack Weeks, Owen Curtis, Nolan Signor, Jack Henry, Chad Lowe, Ben Spinelli, Jacob French, Chris Falso and Adam Casper; Head Coach Mitch Major; and Assistant Coaches Jeff Bobbett and Christopher Scott 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 Skaneateles Boys Varsity Hockey Team, Head Coach Mitch Major, and Assistant Coaches Jeff Bobbett and Christopher Scott.