LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Onondaga Community College
Men's Lacrosse Team and Coach Chuck Wilbur upon the occasion of winning
their fourth straight NJCAA Men's Lacrosse Title

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
through strenuous practice, teamwork, and a dedicated coaching staff;
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, The Onondaga Community College Men's Lacrosse Team are the
NJCAA Men's Lacrosse Champions with a 15-6 victory over Nassau Community
College in the championship game; and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by this team is due in great
part to the efforts of Coach Chuck Wilbur and Assistant Coaches Mike
Villano, Joe Villano, Chris Brim, Vinnie Alexander, Brian Griffin, and
Nick Gatto as skilled and inspirational leaders, respected for their
ability to develop potential into excellence; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the team members were loyally and
enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the community at
large; and
WHEREAS, The Onondaga Community College Men's Lacrosse Team overcame
injuries early in the season and rallied behind one another establishing
a brotherhood of athletic ability, good sportsmanship, honor and schol-
arship, demonstrating that these team players are second to none; 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 Chuck Wilbur and these
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 Onondaga Community College Men's Lacrosse Team; its
members: Tris Nicola, Mike Daly, Mike DeBottis, Ryan Schwartz, Gill
Conners, Andrew Fiore, Mike Cummings, Brett Williams, Tim Birchler, Niko
Manning, Dillon Brown, Nick Susko, Eugene Sellie, Kevin Chapman, Ryan
Vella, Rodd Squire, Tim Zdimal, Austin Rose, Chris Daley, JT Foltz,
Devin Deorido, Tom Koslowski, Mike Chambers, Quinn Powless, Nate Garbar-
ino, Kyle Styer, DJ Mauro, Jordan Saunderson, Dylan Lyons, Pat Sherman,
Dale Smith, Lincoln Liesemeyer, Mike Russell, Nick Dirado, Logan Tousaw,
Jeff Guadagnolo, Makenzie Heimert, Riley Quinlan, Randy Staats, James
Maxwell, Matt Lyons, Hank Delisle, and Shelton Van Every, on their
outstanding season and overall team record, and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Onondaga Community College Men's Lacrosse Team, and to
the aforementioned coaches.