LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Garden City student-athlete Emma
Gallagher upon capturing the New York State and Federation 400 meter
hurdles event along with winning the New York State 800 meters Champion-
ship

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 congratu-
late Garden City student-athlete Emma Gallagher upon capturing the New
York State and Federation 400 meter hurdles event along with winning the
New York State 800 meter Championship; and
WHEREAS, A sophomore, Emma Gallagher showed her outstanding athleti-
cism and versatility at the New York State girls track and field champi-
onships at Middletown High School; she placed first in Division I in the
800m with a personal best of 2 minutes, 9.22 seconds and won the overall
state title in the 400m hurdles in 1 minute, 1.47 seconds; and
WHEREAS, Emma Gallagher, who specializes in middle distances, decided
to give hurdling a try at the beginning of the spring season; during the
400m hurdles event, she began the race in the middle of the pack before
creeping up and beating Liverpool's Oreoluwa Akinpelu to the finish
line; and
WHEREAS, Emma Gallagher's overall record is outstanding; she 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 Emma Gallagher has clearly made a contribution to
the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of her school; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Garden City student-athlete Emma Gallagher upon capturing
the New York State and Federation 400 meter hurdles event along with
winning the New York State 800 meters Championship; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Emma Gallagher.