Assembly Resolution No. 733

BY: M. of A. Slater

CONGRATULATING the Somers High School Football
Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA
Class A Football Championship

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
Somers High School Football Team and Head Coach Anthony DeMatteo upon
the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class A Football Championship at
Syracuse University's JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York, on
Saturday, December 2, 2023; and

WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
Somers High School Tuskers defeated the Whitesboro High School Warriors
in a 35-6 victory to capture the championship; family, friends, and the
community loyally and enthusiastically supported the Tuskers throughout
their journey as they ended their season with an impressive 13-1 overall
record; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as football, which demands athletic
prowess, speed, and agility, Head Coach Anthony DeMatteo and his 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 field; and

WHEREAS, Head Coach Anthony DeMatteo and all of the outstanding
athletes on the Somers High School Football 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 Somers High School Football Team and Head Coach Anthony
DeMatteo on their outstanding season and overall team record; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Somers High School Football Team and Head Coach
Anthony DeMatteo.