Senate Resolution No. 1026

BY: Senator LITTLE

CONGRATULATING the Plattsburgh State Women's Ice
Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing the NCAA
Division III Women's Ice Hockey Championship

WHEREAS, Individual and team championships are highly sought after
in collegiate 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
Plattsburgh State Women's Ice Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing
the NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey Championship; and

WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
Cardinals defeated Hamline University in a 4-0 victory on Saturday,
March 16, 2019, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to win the Championship; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors, family, friends, and
the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the
Cardinals throughout their journey as they ended their season with an
impressive 29-2-0 overall record, which tied the program record for most
wins in a season; and

WHEREAS, The Cardinals tradition of excellence continued with its
eighth consecutive and 13th overall appearance in the Final Four
national semi-final round; and

WHEREAS, The Plattsburgh State Women's Ice Hockey Team continues to
hold the distinction as the all-time leader in NCAA Division III Women's
Ice Hockey with seven national championships; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as ice hockey, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Kevin Houle and his expert
coaching staff worked hard to hone the skills of this championship team,
teaching these outstanding athletes lessons which will prove invaluable
both on and off the ice; and

WHEREAS, Coach Kevin Houle, Assistant Coach Danielle Blanchard, and
all of the outstanding athletes on the Plattsburgh State Women's Ice
Hockey 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 Plattsburgh State Women's Ice Hockey
Team: Ashley Davis, Holly Schmelzer, Erin Mcardle, Sierra Benjamin, Maci
Hoskins, Jen Manning, Moe Tsukimoto, Sarah Wolf, Mackenzie Millen,

Ashley Songin, Natalia Asimakis, Hanna Rose, Madison Walker, Courtney
Moriarty, Nicole Unsworth, Hannah Kiraly, Kerri Corcoran, Abby Brush,
Sara Krauseneck, Kaitlin Drew-Mead, Emma Killeen, Kassi Abbott, Taylor
Whitney and Annie Katonka; Head Coach Kevin Houle; and Assistant Coach
Danielle Blanchard 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 Plattsburgh State Women's Ice Hockey
Team, Head Coach Kevin Houle, and Assistant Coach Danielle Blanchard.