LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the University at Albany Men's
Lacrosse Team and Coach Scott Marr upon the occasion of capturing the
America East Championship

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can only be
achieved through strenuous practice, teamwork, and a dedicated coaching
staff; 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, achiev-
ing outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and
brought pride to their college; and
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, For the fifth time in program history, the University at
Albany is the America East Men's Lacrosse champion; the Great Danes
defeated third-seeded University of Maryland Baltimore County, 19-10, on
Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Stony Brook's LaValle Stadium and advanced to
the NCAA Tournament; and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by this team is due in great
part to the efforts off Head Coach Scott Marr, Associate Head Coach Liam
Gleason, and Assistant Coach Eric Wolf, skilled and inspirational lead-
ers, respected for their ability to develop potential into excellence;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the team members were loyally and
enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the community at
large; and
WHEREAS, The University at Albany Men's Lacrosse Team rallied behind
one another in establishing a brotherhood of athletic ability, good
sportsmanship, honor and scholarship, demonstrating that these team
players are second to none; and
WHEREAS, Athletically and academically, the team members have proven
themselves to be an unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favor-
ably on their school; and
WHEREAS, Participation in athletic competition instills the values of
teamwork, pride and accomplishment, and Coach Scott Marr and these
outstanding athletes have clearly made a contribution to the spirit of
excellence which is a tradition of their school; now, therefore. be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the University at Albany Men's Lacrosse Team; its members:
Tyler Aycock, Josh Babcock, Justin Berger, Matthew Bertrams, Eric
Cantor, Matt Carrello, Tim Cox, Jack Cutrone, Mic DeBellis, Derrick
Eccles, Doug Eich, Harry Erickson, Tyler Fahey, Ryan Feuerstein, Will
Fuller, Cody Futia, Matt Garziano, Kevin Glueckert, Jimmy Haugen, Jack
Huber, Max Huber, Sam Leahy, Sam Lewis, Matt Mackenzi, John Maloney,
Artie Marrapese, Kevin McNally, Brendan Murphy, Jon Newhouse, Jack Nick-
la, Tom Nuckel, Anthony Ostrander, Ryan Ricciardelli, Blaze Riorden,
Mitch Rupp, Eric Scala, Will Stenberg, Dwayne Stewart, Lyle Thompson,
Miles Thompson, Ty Thompson, Chris Underwood, Mike Woods and Ben Young;
and
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the University at Albany Men's Lacrosse Team and the afore-
mentioned coaches.