LEGISALTIVE RESOLUTION commending Kyle Plante upon the occasion of her
outstanding performances as a member of the Colonie Central High School
Girls' Indoor Track and Field Team

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, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in honoring talented
high school athletes who distinguish themselves and their community
through outstanding athletic performance; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Kyle Plante upon the occasion of her outstanding performances as
a member of the Colonie Central High School Girls' Indoor Track and
Field Team; and
WHEREAS, A 10th grade student at Colonie Central High School, Kyle
Plante is a member of the Girls' Indoor Track and Field Team; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Plante made a gigantic impression as a freshman indoor
track standout at Colonie Central High School during the 2008-2009
season, and this dynamic multi-event star continued her superlative
track and field performances in her sophomore season; and
WHEREAS, Selected as the TIMES UNION's Female Athlete of the Month for
January 2010, Kyle Plante registered wins in the 55-meter dash, 55
hurdles and the 600 at Union College in a Tri-County Meet on January 3,
2010; she also competed at the 41st Dartmouth Relays on January 8-9,
2010, and triumphed in the 55 hurdles, high jump and as a member of the
1,600 relay squad; and
WHEREAS, In addition, at the Yale Invitational on January 16, 2010,
Kyle Plante posted the nation's best time in the 400 with a clocking of
55.43, an incredible 2.03 seconds faster than the second-place finisher;
she also helped her 800 relay team post a fantastic time of 1:45.45, and
finished second in the 55 hurdles with the nation's fifth best time; and
WHEREAS, In January 2010, Kyle Plante also won the Suburban Council
300 title in a time of 40.41, and finished second in the 55 hurdles; and
WHEREAS, In May 2010, Kyle Plante continued her award winning track
and field performances during competition at the 70th annual William F.
Eddy Invitational held at Union College's Bailey Field; she recorded a
Section II all-time best in the 400-meter hurdles, and captured the
200-meter title as well; she was named the Most Outstanding Female
Performer at the meet; and
WHEREAS, A two time New York State Champion in the 300 meter dash,
Kyle Plante is also the National Indoor 200 meter champion; she holds
nearly 20 Colonie Central High School records for indoor and outdoor
track; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Plante was scheduled to be featured in the prestigious
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED "Faces in the Crowd" segment; and
WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice; Kyle Plante's dedication to track and
field is a year-round, everyday commitment; she is highly focused and
has developed a matchless work ethic; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Plante's exemplary performance is reflective of her
dedication, determination and personal commitment; her achievements
stand as a hallmark of what is best in the families, schools and commu-
nities across New York State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Kyle Plante upon the occasion of her outstanding performances as
a member of the Colonie Central High School Girls' Indoor Track and
Field Team, and to congratulate her for the enduring honor she has
brought to her family, her school and her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kyle Plante.