LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Devin Taylor upon the occasion of
placing first in five events at the New York State Boys Gymnastics Cham-
pionships

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, 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, by
achieving outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and
brought pride to their school and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Devin Taylor upon the occasion of placing first in five events at
the New York State Boys Gymnastics Championships held at West Point, New
York; and
WHEREAS, He finished first in Rings, Parallel Bars, High Bar, Pommel
Horse and Vault to capture the overall all-around skills championship;
and
WHEREAS, A student at Warwick Valley Middle School, Devin Taylor
competes in the level 5 division for gymnastics; and
WHEREAS, Devin Taylor'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 Devin Taylor 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 Devin Taylor upon the occasion of placing first in five
events at the New York State Boys Gymnastics Championships; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Devin Taylor.