LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robbie Healy of East Meadow, New York,
upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient of the 2011 Thorp
Award as Nassau County's top high school football player

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in honoring talented high
school athletes who distinguish themselves and their community through
outstanding athletic performance; 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
Robbie Healy of East Meadow, New York, upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as the recipient of the 2011 Thorp Award as Nassau County's top
high school football player; and
WHEREAS, On November 30, 2011, at the Nassau County awards dinner held
at the Crest Hollow Country Club, senior running back/safety Robbie
Healy of East Meadow, New York, was awarded the prestigious Thorp Award
as Nassau County's top high school football player; and
WHEREAS, Robbie Healy set the Nassau County single-season touchdown
record with 38 while leading his team to the Conference I championship;
in the 2011 season, he rushed for 1,791 yards and 27 touchdowns on 181
carries, and had 411 receiving yards, nine receiving scores, one kick-
off-return touchdown, an interception return for a touchdown, and eight
two point conversions for 236 points; and
WHEREAS, By scoring three touchdowns, Robbie Healy led the 2011 East
Meadow Jets football team to the Conference I championship over Freeport
by a score of 34-33; the Jets were awarded the Rutgers Cup as the best
team in Nassau County; the team finished the season with a 10-2 record
and set a single-season scoring record with 544 points, averaging 45.3
points per game; and
WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice; Robbie Healy's dedication to football
is a year-round, everyday commitment; he is highly focused and has
developed a matchless work ethic; and
WHEREAS, Robbie Healy's exemplary performance is reflective of his
dedication, determination and personal commitment; his achievements
stand as a hallmark of what is best in the families, schools and commu-
nities across New York State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robbie Healy upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient
of the 2011 Thorp Award as Nassau County's top high school football
player, and to commend him for the enduring honor he has brought to his
family, his school and his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robbie Healy, East Meadow, New York.