LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Christian Brothers Academy
200-yard Medley Relay Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York
State Championship

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, 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 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 the
Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) 200-yard Medley Relay Team upon the
occasion of capturing the New York State Championship; and
WHEREAS, The CBA 200-yard Medley Relay Team includes: Summer Schmitt,
Kathryn Coughlin, Lexy McCauley, Maggie Fletcher, and Elizabeth Catala-
no; and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by this team is due in great
part to the efforts of Coach Bill Houser, a skilled and inspirational
tutor, respected for his ability to develop potential into excellence;
and
WHEREAS, The team's overall record is outstanding; throughout the
season, the team was loyally and enthusiastically supported by family,
fans, friends and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, Athletically and academically, the team members have proven
themselves to be an unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favor-
ably on their school; and
WHEREAS, Participation in athletic competition instills the values of
teamwork, pride and accomplishment, and Coach Bill Houser and these five
outstanding athletes 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 Christian Brothers Academy 200-yard Medley Relay Team
upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Championship; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Coach Bill Houser, Summer Schmitt, Kathryn Coughlin, Lexy
McCauley, Maggie Fletcher, and Elizabeth Catalano.