Senate Resolution No. 601

BY: Senator PERSAUD

CONGRATULATING the Transit Tech Career and
Technical Education High School Boys Varsity
Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing the
2023 PSAL Division A Championship on March 19, 2023

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
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School Boys Varsity
Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing the 2023 PSAL Division A
Championship on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Long Island University,
Brooklyn Campus; and

WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
Transit Tech Express defeated Epic High School South in a dominating
71-47 victory to capture the program's fourth title; during last year's
game, the team suffered a tough loss by two points; and

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

WHEREAS, In a sport such as basketball, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Kenneth Hafford, and Assistant
Coaches Lucas Hafford and Justin Gall 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, Head Coach Kenneth Hafford and all of the outstanding
athletes on the Transit Tech Career and Technical Education Varsity Boys
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 Transit Tech Career and Technical
Education High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team: Tope Alao, Joshua
Campbell, Demani Cruz, Tyler Fraser, Waynel Fraser, Andre Lynch, Patrick
Marfo, Trevon Powell, Ashton Reynolds, Xavier Sanchez, Garelle Solomon,
Shamel Thomas, Jameson Tavares, and Jadyn Wilson; and Head Coach,
Kenneth Hafford; and Assistant Coaches, Lucas Hafford and Justin Gall
upon the occasion of capturing the 2023 PSAL Division A Championship on
March 19, 2023; and be it further


RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Transit Tech Career and Technical
Education High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team, Head Coach Kenneth
Hafford, and Assistant Coaches Lucas Hafford and Justin Gall.