LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Adam Ghitelman upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the 2012 Marty Glickman Outstanding
Jewish Scholastic Athlete of the Year Award by the National Jewish
Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

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, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in honoring talented New
York State college athletes who distinguish themselves, their school,
and their community through outstanding athletic performance; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Adam Ghitelman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the 2012 Marty Glickman Outstanding Jewish Scholastic Athlete of the
Year Award by the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated on April 29, 2012, at the
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Induction Ceremony, to be
held at the Suffolk Y JCC in Commack, New York; and
WHEREAS, The National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is dedi-
cated to honoring Jewish sports figures who have distinguished them-
selves in the field of sports; its objective is to foster Jewish identi-
ty through athletics; and
WHEREAS, A 2011 graduate of the University of Virginia, Adam Ghitelman
was an All-American goalie on the 2011 Men's NCAA Championship lacrosse
team; he has been selected by Denver in the Major League Lacrosse
college draft; and
WHEREAS, During his collegiate career at the University of Virginia,
Adam Ghitelman registered 586 saves in 62 games, recording a career
goals against average of just 8.94 and a save percentage of .533; he
backstopped the Cavaliers to the 2011 NCAA Championships as a senior,
and earned third-team All-America and ACC Tournament Most Valuable Play-
er honors as a junior; he was named to the ACC All-Academic Team and ACC
honor roll as a freshman; and
WHEREAS, A three time All-American at Cold Spring Harbor High School
in Cold Spring, New York, Adam Ghitelman led his team to an overall
record of 62-12 with one New York State title; a two-time Nassau County
Player of the Year and All-Long Island selection, he was named the
school's distinguished athlete and was a National Honor Society member;
he was also just the third alumni of Cold Spring Harbor High School to
have his number retired; and
WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice; Adam Ghitelman's dedication to lacrosse
is a year-round, everyday commitment; he is highly focused and has
developed a matchless work ethic; and
WHEREAS, Adam Ghitelman's exemplary performance is reflective of his
dedication, determination and personal commitment; his achievements
stand as a hallmark of what is best in our families, schools, universi-
ties, and communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Adam Ghitelman upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the 2012 Marty Glickman Outstanding Jewish Scholastic

Athlete of the Year Award, and to commend him for the enduring honor he
has brought to his family, his college and his community; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Adam Ghitelman, 375 Stillwell Avenue, Laurel Hollow, New York
11791.