Senate Resolution No. 1836

BY: Senator HELMING

CONGRATULATING Ryan Fishback upon the occasion of
capturing the NYSPHSAA Boys Tennis Championship on
June 1, 2019

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 Ryan
Fishback upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Boys Tennis
Championship on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the USTA Billie Jean King
National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York; and

WHEREAS, A standout tennis player for the Geneva High School Tennis
Team, Ryan Fishback was proudly crowned the NYSPHSAA Boys Tennis
Champion, becoming the first Section V Boys Champion since 2015; and

WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and a fan base of family,
friends and teammates, Ryan Fishback defeated the second place finisher
from Syosset High School in three sets 6-0, 3-6, 6-2; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as tennis, which demands athletic prowess,
speed and agility, Coach Bill Hadsell worked hard to hone the skills of
this champion, teaching this outstanding athlete lessons which will
prove invaluable both on and off the court; and

WHEREAS, Ryan Fishback has clearly utilized dedication,
determination and teamwork in providing a lasting contribution to the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school; now, therefore,
be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Ryan Fishback upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA
Boys Tennis Championship on June 1, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ryan Fishback and Coach Bill Hadsell.