LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Clymer Central High School "Lady
Pirates" Girls' Basketball Team on capturing the New York State Public
High School Athletic Association Class D Championship

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor outstanding high school athletic teams that have exhibited the
teamwork, commitment and drive to succeed in statewide athletic competi-
tions in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, The Clymer Central High School "Lady Pirates" Girls' Basket-
ball Team has achieved the first New York State Public High School
Athletic Association Class D title in Clymer history with its win over
Harrisville Central High School on March 21, 2010; and
WHEREAS, This talented group of young athletes embodies the true spir-
it of teamwork in achieving a goal, all while demonstrating the ability
to balance the commitments of academics, family and athletics; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing the heart, desire and defensive capabilities of
this team, Head Coach Dennis Hinsdale, along with assistant Dr. Brent
Deuink, encouraged this group of talented players as they made their
dreams of a state championship come true; and
WHEREAS, The "Lady Pirates" Basketball Team relentlessly pursued
victory in interscholastic play throughout the regular season and
beyond, winning the school's first sectional championship since 1978 and
its first-ever state title; and
WHEREAS, In the championship game with Harrisville, the Clymer "Lady
Pirates" were characteristically strong in their defense, holding back
their opponents while scoring their way to a 49-35 victory; and
WHEREAS, This group of 11 ambitious and dedicated athletes was greeted
by fire trucks that transported them to celebrate their state win, which
became a shared victory for the students, the school, the alumni and the
community; and
WHEREAS, The Clymer Central High School "Lady Pirates" Girls' Basket-
ball Team ended its season with a record of 20-4, culminating in the
state championship title; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Clymer Central High School "Lady Pirates" Girls'
Basketball Team on capturing the New York State Public High School
Athletic Association Class D Championship; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Clymer Central High School "Lady Pirates" Basketball
Team.