LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jenna Marrione upon the occasion
of her selection as the WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH Student-Athlete of the
Week

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice 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 Jenna Marrione upon the occasion of her selection as the WARWICK
VALLEY DISPATCH Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending March
26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A senior Track and Field superstar at Warwick High School,
Jenna Marrione is the current school record holder for the Triple Jump,
35'11", and 55 Meter Hurdles, 8.57 seconds; and
WHEREAS, An important piece to the Warwick High School Girls 2009
Division Championship Indoor Track Team, Jenna Marrione finished 2nd in
the Pole Vault at the New York State Championships with a vault of 12'
3" and 10th in the nation at the Nationals Track Meet; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Jenna Marrione is a devoted member of the
Warwick High School Swim Team and is one of the top divers in the area;
she currently holds the six dive points record, 221 points, for the
school; and
WHEREAS, A young woman of singular distinction and superlative abili-
ty, Jenna Marrione has established a high standard of academic excel-
lence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Jenna
Marrione now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, coaches
and parents; and
WHEREAS, With Jenna Marrione throughout have been her parents, Joe and
Linda Marrione, and brother, Dan, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of her life and rejoice in her many achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Jenna Marrione upon the occasion of her selection as the
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH Student-Athlete of the Week and to extend to her
its best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-being, fully
confident of her response to a promising future and appreciative of the
model she represents for all aspiring young people of the Empire State;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jenna Marrione.