LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Gavin Hannah 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 Gavin Hannah upon the occasion of his selection as the WARWICK
VALLEY DISPATCH Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending January
28, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A junior at Warwick High School, Gavin Hannah is a standout
on the basketball team who scored 25 points against Monticello High
School to spark a 65-45 victory; and
WHEREAS, Earlier in the week, Gavin Hannah recorded 10 points, seven
assists, five rebounds and four blocked shots in a victory over Port
Jervis High School; and
WHEREAS, At 6'6" and 230 lbs., Gavin Hannah is a top prospect in the
region and has attracted much attention from college scouts this season;
he also plays tight end for the football team and is active in the AAU
basketball community; and
WHEREAS, A very good student, Gavin Hannah is carrying an 88 grade
point average and recently made the high school honor roll; and
WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction and superlative ability,
Gavin Hannah 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, Gavin
Hannah 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 Gavin Hannah throughout have been his parents, Gavin and
Karen, both of whom feel privileged 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 Gavin Hannah 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 Gavin Hannah.