Senate Resolution No. 1114

BY: Senator O'MARA

CONGRATULATING Taylor Farrell upon the occasion of
winning the Girls 1-mile Race Walk National
Championship at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals on
June 15, 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
Taylor Farrell upon the occasion of winning the Girls 1-mile Race Walk
National Championship at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Saturday, June 15, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning her school's colors, family, friends, and
the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported Taylor
Farrell throughout her athletic journey as she ended her season with a
list of astounding accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Taylor Farrell, in a display of true athletic excellence,
has secured her second consecutive Race Walking National Championship
title; she finished the competition with a time of 7 minutes, 7.31
seconds, setting a new meet record and surpassing the previous record by
over 9 seconds; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as race walking which demands athletic
prowess, speed, and agility, Coach Ray Lawson worked hard to hone the
skills of this champion, teaching this outstanding athlete lessons which
will prove invaluable both on and off the track; and

WHEREAS, Coach Ray Lawson and Taylor Farrell have clearly utilized
dedication, determination, and passion 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 Taylor Farrell upon the occasion of winning the Girls
1-mile Race Walk National Championship at the New Balance Outdoor
Nationals; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Taylor Farrell and Coach Ray Lawson.