LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the St. Lawrence Thunder Bantam 14
and under Boys Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York
State Tier II Championship

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to
congratulate the St. Lawrence Thunder Bantam 14 and under Boys Hockey
Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Tier II Champion-
ship; and
WHEREAS, The state championship game was a rematch as the Thunder fell
behind to Long Island 3-0 before scoring four unanswered goals staging a
comeback in the final 24 minutes to win 4-3; and
WHEREAS, The Thunder then advanced to the USA National Tier tournament
competing in the national championship game in Wayne, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by this team is due in great
part to the efforts of Coaches Bobby Smith, John Hart and Todd Manning,
skilled and inspirational tutors who have done a superb job in guiding,
molding and inspiring the team members toward their goals; and
WHEREAS, Loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans,
friends and the community at large, the members of the St. Lawrence
Thunder Bantam 14 and under Boys Hockey Team have clearly made a
contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of the
north country region; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and the outstanding athletes on the St. Lawrence Thunder
Bantam 14 and under Boys Hockey Team have clearly proven themselves to
be a reflection of those values; 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
congratulate the St. Lawrence Thunder Bantam 14 and under Boys Hockey
Team ; its members: Logan Brothers, Bailey Hewlett, Chad Varney, Jordan
Robert, Bailey Conklin, Wyatt Wilmshurst, Ben Sprague, Logan Ford,
Hayden Hart, Brandin Cousineau, J.D. Greenway, Shane Cryderman, Tyler
Fobare, Maddox Merry, Kaden Pickering, Patrick Manning, Jon Paul Chau-
vin, Austin Cousineau and Nathan Burnett; and Coaches: Bobby Smith, John
Hart and Todd Manning; upon the occasion of capturing the New York State
Tier II Championship; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the St. Lawrence Thunder Bantam 14 and under Boys Hockey
Team.