Assembly Resolution No. 663

BY: M. of A. Zebrowski

CONGRATULATING the North Rockland High School
Girls Bowling Team upon the occasion of capturing
the NYSPHSAA Division I Bowling Championship on
March 8, 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 the
North Rockland High School Girls Bowling Team upon the occasion of
capturing the NYSPHSAA Division I Bowling Championship on Friday, March
8, 2019; and

WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Red
Raiders broke a tournament record en route to their first state title in
program history with a tournament high of a 1,147 team game to win the
Championship; and

WHEREAS, The North Rockland High School Girls Bowling Team broke the
Section I tournament record for total pinfall by a boys or girls team in
February with a total pinfall of 6,057; furthermore, the Red Raiders had
four starters place in the top 10 and all five bowlers finish in the top
15; and

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

WHEREAS, In a sport such as bowling, which demands athletic prowess,
precision, and adaptability, Head Coach Joanie Nelson worked hard to
hone the skills of this championship team, teaching these outstanding
athletes lessons which will prove invaluable both on and off the lanes;
and

WHEREAS, Head Coach Joanie Nelson and all of the outstanding
athletes on the North Rockland High School Girls Bowling 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 North Rockland High School Girls Bowling
Team: Nicole Cona, Nancy Kohut, Victoria Varano, Akira Deloatch and

Isabella Palamaro; and Head Coach Joanie Nelson 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 North Rockland High School Girls
Bowling Team and Head Coach Joanie Nelson.