LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Greene student-athlete Chad Noelle
upon the occasion of winning the Division II 1600-meter event at the New
York State Public High School Athletic Championship

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Greene student-athlete Chad Noelle upon the occasion of winning the
Division II 1600-meter event at the New York State Public High School
Athletic Championship; and
WHEREAS, On Saturday, June 12, 2010, Chad Noelle won the Division II
1,600 meters one day after heading the 3,200-meter field; finishing with
a winning time of four minutes, 11.97 seconds, his major challenge was
coming back about 16 hours after running the physically draining 3,200
race Friday night and stepping into a 1,600 field event that featured
state record holder and defending champion Alex Hatz of Fayetteville-
Manlius; and
WHEREAS, Chad Noelle'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 Chad Noelle has clearly made a contribution to the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their school; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Greene student-athlete Chad Noelle upon the occasion of
winning the Division II 1600-meter event at the New York State Public
High School Athletic Championship; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chad Noelle.