LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 32nd Annual South Glens Falls
High School Marathon Dance

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 32nd Annual South Glens Falls High School Marathon Dance; and
WHEREAS, A tradition in the community, the South Glens Falls High
School Marathon Dance began in 1978 when about 40 dancers raised money
for the Moreau Emergency Squad; this year, there were 701 dancers and
over 200 community volunteers who supplied food, prizes and services;
and
WHEREAS, The four student co-chairs of the 32nd Annual South Glens
Falls High School Marathon Dance were: seniors Taylor Bulman, Brycen
Waters and Nicole Valastro and sophomore Kelly McFarlane; they were
advised by faculty members Jody Sheldon and Tom Myott and supported by
Superintendent Dr. James McCarthy; and
WHEREAS, The theme of the 32nd Annual South Glens Falls High School
Marathon Dance was "Marathon is out of this world," and a new record of
over $260,000 was raised for 22 recipients, including the MD Anderson
Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where retired teacher Mike Nolan is
being treated, pushing the total money raised by the event over the $2
million mark; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, In light of their commitment, dedication, and successful
efforts, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its highest
commendation to South Glens Falls High School and all of the partic-
ipants at its 32nd Annual Marathon Dance; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 32nd Annual South Glens Falls High School Marathon
Dance; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to South Glens Falls High School.