LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring student-athlete Jeremy Hassett upon the
occasion of capturing the Section V Class B 1,600 and 800 meter races

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 honor
student-athlete Jeremy Hassett upon the occasion of capturing the
Section V Class B 1,600 and 800 meter races; and
WHEREAS, With the event held at Marion High School, Jeremy Hassett
paced himself to keep himself within the top three runners of the pack
before bursting out on the last lap to secure his first-ever outdoor
sectional title in the 1,600 meter run winning with a time of 4:33.97;
he later claimed the 800 meter event winning with a time of 1:59.16; and
WHEREAS, The son of David and Bonnie Hassett, Jeremy Hassett's overall
record is outstanding; he was loyally and enthusiastically supported by
family, fans, friends and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Jeremy Hassett has clearly made a contribution to
the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor student-athlete Jeremy Hassett upon the occasion of capturing the
Section V Class B 1,600 and 800 meter races; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jeremy Hassett.