LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Ticonderoga student-athlete Jay
Hebert upon capturing the Federation title at the New York State Track
and Field Championships

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Ticonderoga student-athlete Jay Hebert upon capturing the Feder-
ation title at the New York State Track and Field Championships; and
WHEREAS, A sophomore, Jay Hebert won the Division II 110-meter hurdles
final and then captured the Federation title, besting the top runners in
the State on Saturday, June 9, 2012, during the New York State Track and
Field Championships at Cicero-North Syracuse High School; and
WHEREAS, Jay Hebert won the Division II (small schools) title in 14.33
seconds and then ran a 14.41 in the Federation race, all in wet condi-
tions; Federation races include the athletes with the eight fastest
times, regardless of the Division classes; and
WHEREAS, Jay Hebert reached the State meet last year and took fourth
place in Division II, clocking in at 14.98; this year has been nothing
short of remarkable; and
WHEREAS, On May 19, 2012, Jay Hebert shattered his own Section VII
record at the William F. Eddy Jr. Memorial Track and Field Meet at Sche-
nectady High School running a 14.07; that time stands as the fastest in
New York this year and the second fastest time ever for a sophomore; and
WHEREAS, Jay Hebert's overall record is outstanding; he was loyally
and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the communi-
ty at large; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Jay Hebert has clearly made a contribution to the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Ticonderoga student-athlete Jay Hebert upon capturing the
Federation title at the New York State Track and Field Championships;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jay Hebert.