LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Chris "Cito" Culver upon the occa-
sion of his first-round selection by the New York Yankees

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals whose achievements are of such magnitude that they
require attention and respect be paid to them; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Chris "Cito" Culver, 17, of Irondequoit, New York, upon the occa-
sion of being selected on June 8 by the New York Yankees in the first
round of the Major League Baseball draft; and
WHEREAS, Chris Culver has attained this remarkable milestone after
years of distinguished play as a shortstop and switch-hitter with the
Irondequoit Eagles baseball team, and after a lifetime of honing his
natural talent through tireless training and commitment to the highest
standards of sportsmanship and comportment; and
WHEREAS, Even before the draft announcement, Chris Culver's winning
ways on the playing field had earned him national recognition as a like-
ly star of the future; and
WHEREAS, Chris Culver's first-round selection is made all the more
remarkable through its rarity and because of the significant personal
challenges faced by this resilient and impressive young man; and
WHEREAS, Irondequoit Eagles coach Tim Mabb gave perhaps the most poig-
nant testament to Chris Culver's character when he said, "He's a better
kid than a baseball player - and he's a great baseball player"; and
WHEREAS, Chris Culver's long devotion to the New York Yankees, as well
as the team's place in the history of our State and in the hearts of so
many New Yorkers, adds to the joy of this moment; and
WHEREAS, As Chris Culver departs for what may well be a storied career
in professional baseball, he is a symbol of the best of American youth
and a source of great pride for family, friends and the community he
calls home; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Chris "Cito" Culver upon the occasion of his first-round
selection by the New York Yankees, and to bestow upon him our warmest
wishes for many years of distinguished play and success; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chris "Cito" Culver.