LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Rocky Point High School Varsi-
ty Cheerleading Team upon the occasion of capturing the 2012 National
Championship in the Universal Cheerleaders Association's Medium Varsity
Division

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 is justly proud to congratulate the
Rocky Point High School Varsity Cheerleading Team upon the occasion of
capturing the 2012 National Championship in the Universal Cheerleaders
Association's Medium Varsity Division; and
WHEREAS, The Rocky Point High School Varsity Cheerleading Team is the
first from Long Island to ever win the Universal Cheerleaders Associ-
ation's national title twice; and
WHEREAS, In addition, The Rocky Point High School Varsity Cheerleading
Team are the 2011-2012 UCA Empire Regional Champions, as well as the
2011-2012 LICCA Long Island Champions; and
WHEREAS, Loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans,
friends and the community at large, Rocky Point Varsity Cheerleading
Team have proven themselves to be an unbeatable combination of athletic
and academic talents, reflecting favorably on their community; and
WHEREAS, The Rocky Point High School Varsity Cheerleading Team
includes: Tayler Baker, Shannon Bouker, Giordanna Campo, Melissa
Carniero, Nicole Danisi, Sami Gallion, Ashely Goldstein, Becca Holter,
Elizabeth Holter, Cori lacopelli, Elizabeth Johannesen, Megan Keane,
Amanda Lang, Jaclyn Lang, Brianna Lent, Cianna Maffei, Kaitlyn McDonald,
Emily O'Conner, Jeanna Orlando, Danielle Ortolani, Amy Rausch, Anna
Shapior, and Sarah Vaden; the team was ably led by Head Coach Anna Spal-
lina; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people who represent their community with pride and determination while
participating in competitive sports are brought to our attention, they
should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great
State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Rocky Point High School Varsity Cheerleading Team upon the
occasion of winning the 2012 National Championship in the Universal
Cheerleaders Association's Medium Varsity Division; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members of the Rocky Point High School Varsity Cheerlead-
ing Team and Head Coach Anna Spallina.