Assembly Resolution No. 776

BY: M. of A. Blankenbush

CONGRATULATING the South Lewis High School Girls
Cross Country Team and Coach Jack Bernard upon the
occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class D
Championship

WHEREAS, Individual and team championships are highly sought after
in high school sports; this Legislative Body commends rare athletic
achievements and pays special recognition to those who pursue such
excellence and become examples for the youth of this great Empire State;
and

WHEREAS, Athletic competition helps to enhance both the moral and
physical development of young athletes, preparing them for the future by
instilling in them the importance of teamwork, encouraging a standard of
healthy living, and developing a sense of fair play and competition; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the
South Lewis High School Girls Cross Country Team and Coach Jack Bernard
upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class D Championship on
Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Wayne High School; and

WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
Falcons scored 62 points in the team competition to defeat Greenwich of
Section II and Maple Grove of Section VI to win the Championship; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of red and white,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Falcons throughout their journey as they ended their
season with an impressive overall record; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as cross country, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Jack Bernard and Assistant Coach
Michele Liendecker worked hard to hone the skills of this championship
team, teaching these outstanding athletes lessons which will prove
invaluable both on and off the field; and

WHEREAS, Coach Jack Bernard and all of the outstanding athletes on
the South Lewis High School Girls Cross Country Team have clearly
utilized dedication, determination and teamwork in providing a lasting
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 members of the South Lewis High School Girls Cross
Country Team: Hali Ielfield, Marsella Ventura, Morgan Feisthamel,
Izabelle Liendecker, Abbigail Durgan, Hannah Ielfield, Chloe Seller and
Lexi Bernard; Head Coach Jack Bernard; and Assistant Coach Michele
Liendecker on their outstanding season and overall team record; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the South Lewis High School Girls Cross

Country Team, Head Coach Jack Bernard and Assistant Coach Michele
Liendecker.