LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Marcellus Boys Soccer Team and
Coach Jennifer Griffin upon the occasion of capturing the 2009 Section
III Class B Title

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit that is
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, teamwork, and competition; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the State of New York who, achiev-
ing outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and
brought pride to their high schools; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the
Marcellus Boys Soccer Team and Coach Jennifer Griffin upon the occasion
of winning the 2009 Section III Class B Title, and for being the runner
up in the 2009 New York State Class B Championship; and
WHEREAS, To bring home a Section III Championship, as did the 2009
Marcellus Mustangs, is a wonderful achievement; behind the leadership of
Captains Joe Garrant, Jon Quick, Greg Ramsden, and Mike Tao, the
Mustangs defeated Skaneateles High School 2-1 to capture the Section III
Class B Title; and
WHEREAS, Although the Mustangs suffered a heartbreaking loss in the
New York State Class B Championship, they have much to be proud of; with
a final record of 19-1-2 Marcellus proved to be one of the most success-
ful boys soccer teams in all of Central New York; and
WHEREAS, No team, no matter how gifted one or a handful of its members
may be, can succeed without outstanding talent throughout its entire
roster; such was the case for the 2009 Marcellus Mustangs whose players
include: Ben Bednarski, Peter Carlton, Allan Donahoe, Sean Dunn, Cal
Filtch, Zack Finkle, Joe Garrant, Zack Garrison, Tom Glose, Kyle Jankow-
ski, Chad Johnson, James Kinney, Chris Manke, Kyle Manke, Luke McNaney,
Aaron Murphy, Jon Quick, Tom Quinlan, Greg Ramsden, Jose Rodriguez
Doran, Neal Scheuermann, Mark Schmidt, Mitch Schoenbrun, Jon Schoonmak-
er, Mike Tao, Matt Tice, Keith White, and Nate Waite; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Marcellus Boys Soccer Team is due in great
part to the efforts of Head Coach Jennifer Griffin; her outstanding
Assistant Coaches, Jorge Arreguin and Mark Sunheimer; Team Trainer,
Amanda Bowman; and Athletic Director, Brad Dates; the team was also
assisted by the never-ending encouragement and support of friends, fami-
ly and the community; and
WHEREAS, The 2009 Mustangs shared noteworthy attributes off the field
as well as in competition; individually and collectively, they constant-
ly exhibited good sportsmanship and scholarship, thereby demonstrating
to themselves and to others that they have an enviable combination of
talent and character which reflects favorably upon their school and
their community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Marcellus Boys Soccer Team and Head Coach Jennifer
Griffin upon the occasion of capturing the 2009 Section III Class B
Title, and for being runner up in the New York State Class B Champion-
ship Tournament; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members of the 2009 Marcellus Boys Soccer Team and its
coaches.