LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Gym Stars of Saugerties, New
York, upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Championships in
the Bronze Division

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend the youth
of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the Gym Stars of Saugerties, New York, upon the occasion of captur-
ing the New York State Championships in the Bronze Division; and
WHEREAS, Subsequently, the Gym Stars will compete in the National
Championships which will begin June 26, 2012; and
WHEREAS, With 560 athletes competing at the New York State Champion-
ships, the Gym Stars won the championships in the Bronze Division,
competing against 19 teams, and the Copper Division took Third Place, at
the USAIGC States, May 4-6, 2012; and
WHEREAS, In addition to their win at States, the Bronze Team captured
First Place while the Copper Team took Second Place at the I Love NY Cup
2012; and
WHEREAS, For more than 40 years, the Gym Stars has been a family oper-
ated gym; its staff, including senior staff members Jimmy Uhl and Yury
Tsykun, who has coached gymnastics for over 30 years, is dedicated to
providing the best possible training to the members of the recreational
and team gymnasts, and cheerleaders; and
WHEREAS, The Gym Stars has been part of the fun and recreation for the
children of Ulster County for over 20 years, with its main focus on
building confidence and self-esteem, along with coordination and motor
skills development; and
WHEREAS, The Gym Stars motto is "Building confidence, self-esteem,
coordination and team spirit"; its philosophy is dedicated to the indi-
vidual gymnast and her development as a person; its goal is to have each
individual gymnast enrich her life through the sport of gymnastics; and
WHEREAS, The owners of Gym Stars, along with their staff, are devoted
to teaching each and every child, regardless of age, to overcome obsta-
cles and to own the responsibility for self achievements; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing the value of their labors and the promise of
their futures, the members of the Gym Stars represent the best develop-
ment of the potential which is inherent in our most precious resource,
our youth; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Gym Stars of Saugerties, New York, upon the occasion of
capturing the New York State Championships in the Bronze Division; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Gym Stars, Saugerties, New York.