2013-J79

Congratulating the Maine-Endwell Football Team and Coach Matt Gallagher upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Class B Championship

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2013-J79


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Maine-Endwell Football Team
and Coach Matt Gallagher upon the occasion of capturing the New York
State Class B Championship

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, nurtured by
dedicated coaching and strategic planning; and
WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical develop-
ment of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by
instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a standard of
healthy living, imparting a desire for success and developing a sense of
fair play and competition; and
WHEREAS, The Maine-Endwell Football Team are the New York State Class
B Champions; the Spartans defeated Glens Falls by a score of 42-12 at
the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York; and
WHEREAS, Attaining its second straight undefeated season, the Maine-
Endwell Spartans have now won 25 straight games, the longest active run
in New York State; and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by this team is due in great
part to the efforts of Head Coach Matt Gallagher and Assistant Coaches
Duane Titus, Gary Crooks, John Frieser, and Ben Amorese, skilled and
inspirational tutors, respected for their ability to develop potential
into excellence; and
WHEREAS, The team's overall record of 13-0 is outstanding, and the
team members were loyally and enthusiastically supported by family,
fans, friends and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, The hallmarks of the Maine-Endwell Football Team, from the
opening game of the season to participation in the championship, were a
brotherhood of athletic ability, of good sportsmanship, of honor and of
scholarship, demonstrating that these team players are second to none;
and
WHEREAS, Athletically and academically, the team members have proven
themselves to be an unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favor-
ably on their school; and
WHEREAS, Coach Matt Gallagher has done a superb job in guiding, mold-
ing and inspiring the team members toward their goals; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Coach Matt Gallagher and these outstanding athletes
have clearly made a 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 Maine-Endwell Football Team; its members: Adam
Gallagher, Kyle Gallagher, Jacob Sinicki, Alec Wisniewski, Drew Gallagh-
er, Stephen Eggleston, Luis Uceta, Dakota Peterson, Trevor Garbleman,
Seth Swindler, Brandon Hamilton, Justin Miller, Lawrence Gulliver, Zak
Garrehy, Connor O'Brien, Corey McVannan, Justin Jacoby, Darnell Wool-
folk, TJ Davis, Kyle Balmer, Jon Cerra, Colin LaSalle, Tyler Rockwell,
Colin Reynolds, Trent Story, Nick Sorrenti, David Verrastro, Cameron
Jolicoeur, Zach Clarkson, Ben Hodack, Jake Haddock, Kyle Urban, Mitch
Rowley, Chris Legg, Larry Reylea, Matt Brozovic, Tommy Panella, Drew
Torrance, Henery Grannis, Aaron Scott, Patrick Hadfield, Seren Cody,
Tyler Vymislicky, Chase Martino, Matt Duncan, Tyler Shelepak, Adam
Shelepak, Josh Glosenger, Cole Visingard, Stephen Pham, Chris Shepherd,
Michael Palmer, Jake Felice, David Zielewicz, and Anthony Guy; and Head
Coach Matt Gallagher and Assistant Coaches Duane Titus, Gary Crooks,
John Frieser, and Ben Amorese on their outstanding season and overall
team record; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Maine-Endwell Football Team and to the aforementioned
coaches.

actions

  • 10 / Jan / 2013
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 15 / Jan / 2013
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 15 / Jan / 2013
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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