LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Irvington High School Girls
Cross Country Team upon the occasion of their designation as recipients
of the 2015 Fall Scholar Athletic Team Champion Award by the New York
State Public High School Athletic Association

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, nurtured by
dedicated coaching and strategic planning; 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the
Irvington High School Girls Cross Country Team upon the occasion of
their designation as recipients of the 2015 Fall Scholar Athletic Team
Champion Award by the New York State Public High School Athletic Associ-
ation; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the New York State Public High School Athletic
Association (NYSPHSAA) presents the 2015 Fall Scholar Athletic Team
Champion Award to exceptional high school sports teams who have compiled
the highest overall team average in the state for their respective
sports; and
WHEREAS, The Irvington High School Girls Cross Country Team captured
this prestigious award by posting an outstanding academic average of
99.71; and
WHEREAS, The demanding practice schedule, combined with the ability to
balance that with the requirements of a rigorous academic program, has
paid off with a special honor; it is a credit to the Irvington High
School Girls Cross Country Team's ability to compete at a high level on
the field and in the classroom; and
WHEREAS, Athletically and academically, the team members have proven
themselves to be an unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favor-
ably on their community and school; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, 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 Irvington High School Girls Cross Country Team; its
members: Stephanie Ades, Sarah Boyle, Sydney Cuff, Naomi Gordon, Jayda
Holifield, Zoe Mermelstein, Elizabeth Nutig, Emma Oros, Julia Paparo,
Nicole Radlauer, Claire Song, on their outstanding season and overall
team record; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members of the Irvington High School Girls Cross Country
Team.