Senate Resolution No. 2267

BY: Senator BONACIC

HONORING the 1950 Monticello High School Boys
Cross Country Team upon the occasion of being
inducted into the first class of the Section IX
Track and Field Hall of Fame on May 20, 2017

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
outstanding athletes who have distinguished themselves through their
exceptional performance, attaining unprecedented success and the highest
level of personal achievement; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
the 1950 Monticello High School Boys Cross Country Team upon the
occasion of being inducted into the first class of the Section IX Track
and Field Hall of Fame to be celebrated at a Ceremony on Saturday, May
20, 2017, at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown, New York; and

WHEREAS, The 1950 Monticello High School Boys Cross Country Team,
coached by Minard "Mike" Branning, earned a Section IX title, and
captured the inaugural New York State Class B Championships, defeating
Riverhead High School by 19 points; on that monumental day, five runners
placed in the top 25; and

WHEREAS, The runners who helped their team win that day included Tom
King, John Smith, Steve Murran, Mike Tursi, Franklyn "Bucky"
Lauferswiler, Leo Glass, Jack Taylor and Dave Stanton; and

WHEREAS, The 1950 Monticello High School Boys Cross Country Team
were not only teammates, but friends, who supported each other, and
truly wished each other great success; and

WHEREAS, The 1950 Mounties have been an inspiration to countless
track and field fans, as well as to the community-at-large, and
accordingly merits recognition and applause for their tremendous passion
for the sport and competitive spirit; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such outstanding athletic accomplishments are brought to
our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor the 1950 Monticello
High School Boys Cross Country Team upon the occasion of being inducted
into the first class of the Section IX Track and Field Hall of Fame for
their extraordinary accomplishments which were a tribute to the team's
skill, dedication and commitment; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the 1950 Monticello High School Boys Cross Country Team;
its members: Tom King, John Smith, Steve Murran, Mike Tursi, Franklyn
"Bucky" Lauferswiler, Leo Glass, Jack Taylor and Dave Stanton; and Coach
Minard "Mike" Branning; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the 1950 Monticello High School Boys Cross
Country Team, and Coach Minard "Mike" Branning.