LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Rocky Point High School Varsi-
ty Cheerleading Team upon the occasion of capturing the National Champi-
onship in the Universal Cheerleaders Association's Medium Varsity Divi-
sion

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 National Championship in the Universal Cheerleaders Asso-
ciation's Medium Varsity Division in Orlando, Florida, on February
12-13, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Rocky Point High School Varsity Cheerleading Team
competed against the top 32 teams in the country; this is the first time
a Long Island team has won the Universal Cheerleaders Association's
national title; and
WHEREAS, A week before the national competition, the Rocky Point
cheerleading squad placed first at the Long Island Championship at
Suffolk County Community College in Selden, New York; the team secured
the highest-recorded score, 144.5 out of a possible 150 points, in the
history of the Long Island Cheerleading Coaches Association (LICCA); in
addition, Rocky Point Cheerleading Coach Anna Spallina received a Life-
time Achievement Award from the LICCA as one of Long Island's most
deserving coaches; 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: Nicole Danisi, Rebecca Farley, Heather Haas, Angela Henriksen,
Cori Icopelli, Elizabeth Johannesen, Ally Kaleita, Amanda Lang, Kaity
Moran, Emily Cincotta, Heidi Lebens, Brianna Lent, Margie Nociforo,
Brianna Norbury, Haley Sanchez, Stephanie Savage, Paige Thomsen, Sarah
Vaden, Sarah Viola, Melissa Carniero, Naomi Bauer, Jenna Orlando, Megan
Keane, Kim Oliver, Jaclyn Lang, and Danielle Ortolani; Head Coach Anna
Spallina was ably supported by Assistant Coaches Samantha Melella, Lenee
Passiglia, and Donna Collier; 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 National Championship in the Universal Cheer-
leaders 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, Coach Anna Spallina, and the aforementioned Assistant Coaches.