Senate Resolution No. 1678

BY: Senator MAYER

CONGRATULATING Ty Jerome upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition as a member of
the University of Virginia Men's Basketball Team
which captured the NCAA Championship on April 8,
2019

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
proudly represented their great State in collegiate sports competition;
and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to join the New
Rochelle, New York, community in honoring Ty Jerome, a young man of
great skill, personal courage and unparalleled dedication, whose
character and athletic achievements are renowned and personify the
highest ideals of the American spirit; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Ty Jerome upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as a member of the University of Virginia Men's Basketball
Team which captured the NCAA Championship on Monday, April 8, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Ty Jerome was born to Mark Jerome and Melanie Walker on
July 7, 1997, in New York City; after moving to New Rochelle, New York,
he attended Iona Preparatory School where he was a four-year player on
the basketball team; and

WHEREAS, After his junior year, Ty Jerome was named
Westchester/Putnam Player of the Year by The Journal News/lohud.com, and
earned spots on the All-Conference, All-Metropolitan, and All-State
teams; and

WHEREAS, On September 2, 2014, Ty Jerome committed to playing
college basketball at the University of Virginia; during his freshman
year, he averaged 4.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists as the
backup point guard; and

WHEREAS, Ty Jerome took over as the Cavaliers' starting point guard
his sophomore year; he was selected to the All-ACC Third Team, and on
December 30, 2017, he put up a career-high 31 points against Boston
College; and

WHEREAS, As a junior, Ty Jerome earned an AP All-America Honorable
Mention, and on February 4, 2019, he was named one of the 10 finalists
for the Bob Cousy Award, recognizing the nation's top college point
guard; he is also listed in most mock drafts as an early second-round
pick in the 2019 NBA draft; and

WHEREAS, After a heartbreaking loss in the 2018 NCAA Finals, the
University of Virginia Cavaliers vowed to redeem themselves in this
year's tournament; the team defeated 12th-seed Oregon in the Sweet

Sixteen round, third-seed Purdue in the Elite Eight round, and
fifth-seed Auburn in a stunning 63-62 victory in the semifinals;
throughout the tournament, Ty Jerome averaged 14.2 points, and scored a
team-high 21 points in the Auburn game; and

WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd, point guard Ty Jerome helped
his top-seeded team win its first NCAA basketball championship,
defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in a thrilling overtime victory on Monday,
April 8, 2019, at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, Ty Jerome was a key component for Virginia; he played a
strong defensive game, scored 16 points, and set up his teammates with
eight assists; and

WHEREAS, A role model for all, Ty Jerome is a talented, dedicated
athlete who has brought honor to his family, his coaches, and his
community of friends who have encouraged his progress and commended his
hard work; and

WHEREAS, A gifted athlete, Ty Jerome's character and achievements
stand as a sterling example and inspiration to all who would aspire to
such extraordinary success; and

WHEREAS, Many will only dream of competing in the NCAA Finals; this
young gifted athlete from the great State of New York, through his hard
work and tenacious spirit, has made that vision a reality, and has
proudly represented his state in competition among the nation's finest
athletes, an honor that gives just cause for his family, community and
State to be exceedingly proud of his achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Ty Jerome upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as a member of the University of Virginia Men's Basketball
Team which captured the NCAA Championship on April 8, 2019; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ty Jerome.