LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Academy of the Holy Names-Christian
Brothers Academy Cheerleading Squad and Coach Keeley Maloney on its
outstanding season

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that young people who
represent their community with pride and determination while participat-
ing in competitive sports should be celebrated and recognized by all the
citizens of the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor
the Academy of the Holy Names-Christian Brothers Academy Cheerleading
Squad and Coach Keeley Maloney on its outstanding season; and
WHEREAS, The Academy of the Holy Names-Christian Brothers Academy
Cheerleading Squad finished in the money in each of the six competitions
it entered in 2009, capturing first place at the Upstate Cheer Chal-
lenge, the Adirondack Regional Cheerleading Competition, Big 10 Midnight
Madness and the Suburban Council Cheerleading Championship, second place
at the Scotia-Glenville Spirit Invitational and third place at the
Central New York Cheer Classic; and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by the Academy of the Holy
Names-Christian Brothers Academy Cheerleading Squad is due in great part
to the efforts of Coach Keeley Maloney, who has done a superb job in
guiding, molding and inspiring the team members toward their goals; and
WHEREAS, The Academy of the Holy Names-Christian Brothers Academy
Cheerleading Squad was comprised of: seniors Danielle DeMichele, Made-
line Ryan and Katie Smith, juniors Victoria Cribbs, Elysse Lescarbeau,
Kathleen Maguire and Mekala Paparian, sophomores Marina Cumoletti,
Victoria DelSignore, Lisa Goldfarb, Zoe Kresler, Taylor Mantica, Nicole
Palmiotto and Karissa Shumway, and freshmen Bailey Alston, Nicole Caran-
fa and Meghan McCarty; and
WHEREAS, Loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans,
friends and the community at large, the members of the Academy of the
Holy Names-Christian Brothers Academy Cheerleading Squad have proven
themselves to be an unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favor-
ably on their school; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, the
members of the Academy of the Holy Names-Christian Brothers Academy
Cheerleading Squad now stand honorably, with just pride in their accom-
plishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding
and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by their coach,
family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Coach Keeley Maloney and the outstanding athletes on
the Academy of the Holy Names-Christian Brothers Academy Cheerleading
Squad have clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence which
is a tradition of their school; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Academy of the Holy Names-Christian Brothers Academy
Cheerleading Squad and Coach Keeley Maloney on its outstanding season
and to wish them continued success throughout their school years and
beyond; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Academy of the Holy Names-Christian Brothers Academy
Cheerleading Squad and Coach Keeley Maloney.