LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the 2012 Clarence High School
Softball Team upon the occasion of capturing the Class AA New York State
Championship

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, In their fifth trip to the New York State softball final
four, the 2012 Clarence High School Softball Team rallied to capture the
New York State Class AA Championship by defeating Cicero-North Syracuse
3-1; and
WHEREAS, The 2012 New York State Championship Class AA softball cham-
pionship was the first team state title in any sport in Clarence High
School history; it was also the first time a Section VI team has won a
softball title since 2006; and
WHEREAS, The Red Devils of Clarence High School advanced to the cham-
pionship game by defeating General MacArthur High School 9-5 in the
semifinals; and
WHEREAS, During the 2012 season, the Clarence High School Softball
Team posted an excellent 23-1 overall record; and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by this team is due in great
part to the efforts of Head Coach, Todd Banaszak, and Assistant Coaches,
Kelly Rusin and Megan McDonnell, skilled and inspirational mentors,
respected for their ability to develop potential into excellence; and
WHEREAS, The team's overall record is outstanding, and the team
members were loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans,
friends and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, The hallmarks of the 2012 Clarence High School Softball Team,
from the opening game of the season to participation in league play and
capturing the New York State Class AA Championship, were a sisterhood of
athletic ability, of good sportsmanship, of honor and of scholarship,
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 community; and
WHEREAS, Head Coach Todd Banaszak and his coaching staff have done a
superb job in guiding, molding and inspiring the 2012 Clarence High
School Softball Team members toward their goals; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment; Head Coach Todd Banaszak and his coaching staff, and the
2012 Clarence High School Softball Team's 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 2012 Clarence High School Softball Team, its members:
Abigail Brauer, Katrina Buczkowski, Katharine Bull, Alyssa Dewes, Shelby
Dolan, Alicia Dolata, Kaycee Fracasso, Allyson Gay, Moriah Harris,
Jillian Horvath, Kathryn Milone, Lauren Muni, Victoria Nappo, Sarah
Quinn and Maureen Rogers; Head Coach Todd Banaszak, Assistant Coaches,
Kelly Rusin and Megan McDonnell; and Team Manager, Michelle DiVita; on
capturing the Class AA New York State Championship, and 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 members, coaching staff and team manager of the 2012
Clarence High School Softball Team.