LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Columbia University student-ath-
lete Patrick Foley for being selected to the ESPN THE MAGAZINE Academic
All-American First Team by the College Sports Information Directors of
America

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 adults within the State of New York who, by
achieving outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and
brought pride to their school and community; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Colum-
bia University student-athlete Patrick Foley for being selected to the
ESPN THE MAGAZINE Academic All-American First Team by the College Sports
Information Directors of America; and
WHEREAS, A senior guard and two-time co-captain of the men's basket-
ball team, Patrick Foley has had a distinguished career for the Columbia
Lions; early in the year he was selected as one of 30 national finalists
for the Lowe's Senior C.L.A.S.S. Award; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Foley is the first Columbia Men's Basketball player
to earn a place on the first team Academic All-American and the first
Lion in any sport to earn Academic All-American honors since 2006; a
history major, he possesses a 3.87 grade point average; and
WHEREAS, Despite missing 10 games this season through injury, Patrick
Foley is Columbia's second-leading scorer; he also earned Academic All-
Ivy League honors and a spot on the third team Academic All-American
last season; and
WHEREAS, Over his four-year career, Patrick Foley has averaged just
under 10 points per game, shot 42.8 percent from the field, 82.4 percent
from the foul line and had 2.8 assists per game; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Foley's overall record is outstanding; he was loyally
and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the communi-
ty at large; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Patrick Foley has clearly made a contribution to the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Columbia University student-athlete Patrick Foley for being
selected to the ESPN THE MAGAZINE Academic All-American First Team by
the College Sports Information Directors of America; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Patrick Foley.