LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kari Stromhaug of Vestal High
School upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Indoor Track
and Field Women's Pole Vault 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, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in honoring talented
high school athletes who distinguish themselves and their community
through outstanding athletic performance; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
congratulate Kari Stromhaug of Vestal High School, upon the occasion of
capturing the New York State Indoor Track and Field Women's Pole Vault
Championship; and
WHEREAS, On Saturday, March 1, 2014, Kari Stromhaug, a junior at
Vestal High School, won the State Pole Vault title with a height of 11
feet, six inches at the NYSPHAA Indoor Track and Field Long Jump Champi-
onships at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment; Kari Stromhaug's outstanding performance has clearly
made a contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of
her school; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
exemplary athlete now stands honorably, with just pride in her accom-
plishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding
and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by her coaches,
teachers, and parents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Kari Stromhaug of Vestal High School upon the occasion of
capturing the New York State Indoor Track and Field Women's Pole Vault
Championship, and to wish her continued success in all of her future
endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kari Stromhaug.