LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Shelby Greany upon the occasion of her
designation as Performer of the Season in Girls' Track by THE JOURNAL
NEWS

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in honoring talented high
school athletes who distinguish themselves and their community through
outstanding athletic performance; 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Shelby Greany upon the occasion of her designation as Performer
of the Season in Girls' Track by THE JOURNAL NEWS; and
WHEREAS, Suffern senior, Shelby Greany, was named THE JOURNAL NEWS
Rockland girls' track athlete of the year, having become one of the best
runners ever to come out of Section 1; and
WHEREAS, Shelby Greany immediately fell in love with running after
trying it in seventh grade, and knew she was going to spend her high
school athletic career dedicated to the sport; and
WHEREAS, Always one of the best runners in the section and State, this
past winter Shelby Greany reached new heights by winning her first
indoor state title in the 3,000-meter run, and taking second in the
1,500; and
WHEREAS, Shelby Greany holds the sectional indoor record in the 3,000
after winning the Class A title in 9 minutes, 51.0 seconds; she went on
to the Nike Indoor Nationals, where she finished second in the 2-mile
run, clocking a time of 10:24.11, also a sectional record; and
WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice; Shelby Greany's dedication to track is
a year-round, everyday commitment; she is highly focused and has devel-
oped a matchless work ethic; and
WHEREAS, Shelby Greany' s outstanding athleticism is reflective of her
dedication, determination and personal commitment; her achievements
stand as a hallmark of what is best in the families, schools and commu-
nities across New York State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Shelby Greany upon the occasion of her designation as Performer
of the Season in Girls' Track by THE JOURNAL NEWS, and to congratulate
her for the enduring honor she has brought to her family, her school and
her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Shelby Greany.