LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ashley Broderick upon the occasion of
capturing the 2009 New York State Federation Girls' Diving Championship

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in honoring talented high
school athletes who distinguish themselves and their community through
outstanding athletic performance; 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 Ashley Broderick upon the occasion of capturing the 2009 New
York State Federation Girls' Diving Championship; and
WHEREAS, In winning the New York State diving title during the Feder-
ation Girls' Swimming and Diving Championships, held at the Webster
Aquatic Center on Saturday, November 21, 2009, Ashley Broderick secured
her first state title after 11 one-meter dives with a score of 475.80;
in doing so, she pushed past the leader after each competitor performed
eight of 11 one-meter dives on the previous day; and
WHEREAS, Victor High School, New York, junior, Ashley Broderick saved
some of her most difficult dives for the final set in the Championships
on Saturday, including a back 1 1/2 twist, after a shaky start on Friday
when she was in sixth place after five dives; and
WHEREAS, Imagining each dive she takes before it is time to climb onto
the diving board, Ashley Broderick then takes her imagination a step
further as she goes through some of the motions on the deck of the pool
for additional positive reinforcement; and
WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice; Ashley Broderick's dedication to diving
is a year-round, everyday commitment; she is highly focused and has
developed a matchless work ethic; and
WHEREAS, Ashley Broderick's exemplary performance 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 Ashley Broderick upon the occasion of capturing the 2009 New
York State Federation Girls' Diving Championship, 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 Ashley Broderick.