LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Adam Page of Lancaster, New York,
and the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing
a Gold Medal at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its full
recognition and grateful tribute to the athletes of New York State who
have dedicated their purposeful lives to athletic achievement and proud-
ly represented their great State and Nation in Paralympic competition;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Adam Page of Lancaster, New York, and the U.S. Paralympic Sled
Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing a Gold Medal at the 2014
Paralympic Winter Games in Shayba Arena, Sochi, Russia, by defeating
Russia by a score of 1-0; and
WHEREAS, With the victory, Team USA, made up of many military veter-
ans, becomes the first team to win back-to-back gold medals in the Para-
lympics; this gold medal is the third for the United States since 2002;
and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by this team is due in great
part to the efforts of Head Coach Jeff Sauer, a legendary college hockey
coach, respected for his ability to develop potential into excellence;
and
WHEREAS, Born with spina bifida, 22 year-old Adam Page has been a
member of the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team since 2007; at that time,
he was 15 years old, making him the youngest member of the Team; and
WHEREAS, In January 2014, Adam Page helped Team USA win two out of
three games against Canada in Indian Trail, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Adam Page also contributed to Team USA's second-place finish
at the December 2013 World Sledge Hockey Challenge in Toronto, Ontario;
and
WHEREAS, In recent years, Adam Page has evolved into a motivational
public speaker; companies have invited him to share his story with their
employees with the goal of enhancing employee productivity; and
WHEREAS, A role model for all, Adam Page is a talented, dedicated
athlete who has brought honor to his community and his family, coaches,
and friends who have encouraged his progress and commended his hard
work; and
WHEREAS, A gifted athlete, Adam Page's character and his many achieve-
ments stand as example and inspiration to all who would aspire to
extraordinary success; and
WHEREAS, Many will only dream of competing on the world stage; through
his hard work and tenacious spirit, Adam Page has not only made his
dream a reality, he has also given just cause for his family, community
and State to be proud of his achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Adam Page of Lancaster, New York, and the U.S. Paralympic
Sled Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing a Gold Medal at the 2014
Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Adam Page and Coach Jeff Sauer.