LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ellenville High School Boys Basketball
Coach Bryan Bonitz upon the occasion of his designation as the Freeman
Coach of the Year

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize those individuals within our midst who have contributed great-
ly to the quality of our lives by providing exceptional leadership and
commitment to our youth; and
WHEREAS, It is acknowledged that athletic competition enhances the
moral and physical development of the young people of this State,
preparing them for the future by instilling in them the value of team-
work, encouraging a standard of healthy living, imparting a desire for
success and developing a sense of fair play and competition; and,
further, that excellence and success in competitive sports can be
achieved only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, all
of which actions are nurtured by dedicating coaching; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Ellenville High School Boys Basketball Coach Bryan Bonitz upon the occa-
sion of his designation as the Freeman Coach of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Freeman Coach of the Year Bryan Bonitz was the guiding force
to take the Blue Devils from a 5-11 record the previous year to a lofty
16-5 finish; highlights included winning Division III in the Mid-Hudson
Athletic League and advancing to the championship games of the League
along with the Section 9 and Class B playoffs; and
WHEREAS, It was the best Ellenville Boys Basketball performance in 17
years, and Coach Bryan Bonitz became the first coach of the year from
the Ellenville Blue Devils since Ken Ralph in 1994; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Coach Bryan Bonitz's distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when indi-
viduals of such enduring courage and accomplishment are brought to our
attention, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those
individuals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ellenville High School Boys Basketball Coach Bryan Bonitz upon the
occasion of his designation as the Freeman Coach of the Year; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Coach Bryan Bonitz.