LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating John Babin upon the occasion of
his 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 John Babin upon the occasion of his selection as the WARWICK VALLEY
DISPATCH Student-Athlete of the Week; and
WHEREAS, Senior Football Standout John Babin will make a run at every
Warwick High School receiving record before leaving campus in the spring
of 2010; the 6'2" 205 lb. wide receiver has 12 receptions for 200 yards
including 5 receiving touchdowns after just 2 games; and
WHEREAS, John Babin returned the opening kickoff 90 yards to secure a
42 - 0 victory over Goshen in the Spirit Trophy game; the Wildcats have
won 13 of the last 14 games against Goshen; John Babin plans to continue
to play football in college and has received attention from many
colleges including Rhode Island, Albany and Temple; and
WHEREAS, Carrying an 83 grade point average, John Babin is focused on
pursuing a career in physical education, physical therapy or sports
medicine; and
WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction and superlative ability,
John Babin has established a high standard of academic excellence and
purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, John
Babin now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciat-
ing the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers, coaches and
parents; and
WHEREAS, With John Babin throughout have been his parents, Frank and
Patricia, his brother John, and his sister Jill, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his 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 John Babin upon the occasion of his selection as the
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH Student-Athlete of the Week and to extend to him
its best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-being, fully
confident of his response to a promising future and appreciative of the
model he 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 John Babin.