Senate Resolution No. 2370

BY: Senator ASHBY

CONGRATULATING the Catholic Central Basketball
Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA
Class A Championship on March 16, 2024

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
Catholic Central Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing the
NYSPHSAA Class A Championship on Saturday, March 16, 2024; to the praise
and applause of their excited fans, the Crusaders defeated the Walter
Panas High School team in a 64-62 victory to capture the Championship
title; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of purple and white,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Crusaders throughout their journey as they ended their
season with an impressive 25-1 overall record; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as basketball, which demands athletic
prowess, speed, and agility, Head Coach Audra Di Bacco and her skilled
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 court; and

WHEREAS, Coach Audra Di Bacco and all of the outstanding athletes on
the Catholic Central High School Varsity Basketball 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 Catholic Central High School Varsity
Basketball Team: Amia Rodriguez, El'Dior Dobere, Tanavia Turpin, Meghan
Paul, Kristen Foglia, Meaghan Finn, Gabriella Di Bacco, Akarri Gaddy,
Ava Oeffler, Brooklyn Moore, Kelise Campbell, and Emma Sagendorf, as
well as Head Coach Audra Di Bacco and Assistant Coaches Nicole Riddick
and Riqiya Harris, upon 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 Catholic Central High School Varsity
Basketball Team, Head Coach Audra Di Bacco, and Assistant Coaches Nicole
Riddick and Riqiya Harris.