2009-J3566
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Hudson Valley Mariners upon the
occasion of capturing the NABA 2009 Florida World Series Tournament
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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those exemplary sports teams within the State of New York who
have inspired and brought pride to their 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 honor the
Hudson Valley Mariners upon the occasion of capturing the NABA 2009
Florida World Series Tournament; and
WHEREAS, Competing against nine of the top teams from around the
United States and the World in the open division, the Hudson Valley
Mariners combined pitching, timely hitting, solid defense and a great
strategy to finish with a 5-1-1 record, becoming the first team from New
York State to win a NABA World Series; and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by this team is due in great
part to the efforts of Manager Dave Prince, a skilled and inspirational
tutor who has done a superb job in guiding, molding and inspiring the
team members toward their goals; and
WHEREAS, Loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans,
friends and the community at large, the Hudson Valley Mariners have
proven themselves to be a brotherhood of athletic ability and an unbeat-
able combination of talents; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Hudson Valley Mariners who were issued
NABA 2009 Florida World Series rings are: Tony Arce, Adam Prince, Jake
Slate, Lee Roush, Eric Butcher, Jason Murphy, Ryan Butcher, John Barone,
Steve Aurigemma, Jay Monti, Dave Prince, Bevin Gouveiah, John Morrissey,
Jay DiLeo, Greg Mikesh, Jared Banson, and Al Giudice; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Hudson Valley Mariners upon the occasion of capturing the NABA
2009 Florida World Series Tournament; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Hudson Valley Mariners.