Senate Resolution No. 993

BY: Senator AKSHAR

CONGRATULATING the Norwich Middle School Archery
Team upon the occasion of capturing first place at
the National Archery in the Schools Program New York
State Tournament

WHEREAS, Individual and team championships are highly sought after
in 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
Norwich Middle School Archery Team upon the occasion of capturing first
place at the National Archery in the Schools Program New York State
Tournament on Friday, March 15, 2019, at the New York State Fairgrounds,
Syracuse, New York; and

WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
Norwich Middle School Archery Team finished with 2,797 points, winning
the nine-team tournament by 11 points over runner-up Hinsdale; and

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

WHEREAS, Coaches Terry Hagenbuch and Nicole Beckwith worked hard to
hone the skills of this championship team, teaching these outstanding
athletes lessons which will prove invaluable; and

WHEREAS, Coaches Terry Hagenbuch and Nicole Beckwith and all of the
outstanding athletes on the Norwich Middle School Archery 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 Norwich Middle School Archery Team:
Pierson Bookamer, Zavier Bucksbee, Tony DeRensis, Emma Evans, Elias
Francis, Ashlee Frayer, Lucia Pepe, Braden Reid, Meadow Rosenthal, Eric
Maricle, Aleksander Smietana, Alexis Smith, Erin Smith, Aidan Stafford,
Wyatt Thornton and Danika Wilchynski; and Coaches Terry Hagenbuch and
Nicole Beckwith 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 Norwich Middle School Archery Team and
Coaches Terry Hagenbuch and Nicole Beckwith.