LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Elmont Memorial High School pitch-
er Daniel Aguilo upon making Long Island baseball history by pitching a
no-hitter and striking out 21 batters

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the State of New York who, by
achieving outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and
brought pride to their school and community; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Elmont
Memorial High School pitcher Daniel Aguilo upon making Long Island base-
ball history by pitching a no-hitter and striking out 21 batters; and
WHEREAS, Using an overpowering fastball and effective off-speed pitch,
sophomore Daniel Aguilo struck out 21 batters as Elmont Memorial
defeated Hempstead 12-0 in a seven-inning baseball game on April 20,
2011; with this exceptional performance, he ties the state record for a
seven-inning game and did not allow a ball to be hit into play; and
WHEREAS, Only a walk in the fifth and seventh inning kept Daniel Agui-
lo from true perfection; also a talented defensive shortstop, he never
had struck out more than 13 batters previously in his career; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Aguilo's overall record is outstanding; he was loyally
and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the communi-
ty at large; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Daniel Aguilo has clearly made a contribution to the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Elmont Memorial High School pitcher Daniel Aguilo upon
making Long Island baseball history by pitching a no-hitter and striking
out 21 batters; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Daniel Aguilo.