LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jordan Heath upon the occasion of
being the named the 2009 Monroe County Division II Boys Basketball Play-
er of the Year by Birds Eye Foods

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the State of New York who have
inspired and brought pride to their school and community by achieving
outstanding success in athletic competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Jordan Heath upon the occasion of being named the 2009 Monroe Coun-
ty Division II Boys Basketball Player of the Year by Birds Eye Foods;
and
WHEREAS, A senior at Irondequoit High School, Jordan Heath averaged
over 19 points, nearly 10 rebounds and four blocks per game while lead-
ing the team to the Section V Class AA2 Finals; and
WHEREAS, A Ronald McDonald All-Star, Jordan Heath played in the 2008
Canadian-American Games and was the MVP of the Irondequoit Holiday Clas-
sic and the Mike Dianetti Classic; and
WHEREAS, Loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans,
friends and the community at large, Jordan Heath has proven himself to
be an unbeatable combination of athletic and academic talents and stands
as a sterling example and inspiration to all who would aspire to
success; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Jordan Heath has clearly made a contribution to the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition at Irondequoit High School;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Jordan Heath upon the occasion of being named the 2009
Monroe County Division II Boys Basketball Player of the Year by Birds
Eye Foods, and to wish him continued success in all of his future
endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jordan Heath.