LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Carol J. Potter upon the occasion
of her designation as the 2009-2010 Female Bowler of the Year by the
Southern Tier chapter of the United States Bowling Congress

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 esteemed individuals within the State of New York who
distinguish themselves through outstanding achievements 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 Carol J. Potter upon the occasion of her designation as the
2009-2010 Female Bowler of the Year by the Southern Tier chapter of the
United States Bowling Congress; and
WHEREAS, Carol Potter has been selected as the Female Bowler of the
Year as a result of a year of extraordinary achievements; she bowled in
the Mike Liberati Memorial League at Brandywine Bowl II, finishing with
an average of 229, and in the Roy Wilson Memorial League at Sunset
Lanes, finishing with an average of 223; and
WHEREAS, The resulting composite average of 226 is an improvement of
nine pins over Carol Potter's previous season's composite average; and
WHEREAS, Carol Potter's achievements include two 300-games, one
800-series, and had an 11-strikes-in a row game; she accomplished three
of those feats in one match on September 14, 2009 with scores of 279
(11-strikes in a row), 300, and 234 for a total series of 818; and
WHEREAS, Carol Potter's overall record is outstanding; she 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 Carol Potter has clearly made a contribution to the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of her community; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Carol J. Potter upon the occasion of her designation as the
2009-2010 Female Bowler of the Year by the Southern Tier chapter of the
United States Bowling Congress; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carol J. Potter.