Senate Resolution No. 1193

BY: Senator O'MARA

CONGRATULATING the Corning Rugby Club upon the
occasion of capturing the 2025 RugbyNY High School
Girls 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
Corning Rugby Club upon the occasion of capturing the 2025 RugbyNY High
School Girls Championship on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Ballentine Field
at Syracuse University; and

WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
Corning Rugby Club defeated Orchard Park in a 29-10 victory to capture
the Championship; and

WHEREAS, Family, friends, and the community at large loyally and
enthusiastically supported the Corning Rugby Club throughout their
journey as they ended their season with an impressive RugbyNY 6-0
overall record and Elite Girls Rugby League record of 3-4; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as rugby, which demands athletic prowess,
speed and agility, coaches Bob McGee, Michael Larrabee, Craig Johnson,
Ali Rhanime, Fionnagh Krenzer, Cat Hill, and EMT Kirk Estrada 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, The coaches and all of the outstanding athletes in the
Corning Rugby Club 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 Corning Rugby Club: Alyssa Ainsworth,
Silvana Bilcari, Jaylin Butler, Jana Butler, Lila Caprarella, Mia
Caprarella, Keira Ceralde, Mckenna Clark, Kendra Close, Kendall Clowe,
Katie Creath, Brianna DeMonstoy, Kaydence Ector, Lorelei Furney, Emma
Hadlock, Sydney Hardee, Zoe Harmer, Jordan Hill, Kathryn Long, Cora
McNeil, Lillian Medrek, Kiley Reedy, Kaegan Rhodes, Bella Scardina,
Desirae Stickler, Karina Swarthout, Phoenix Wilcox, and Ella Yarnell;
coaches Bob McGee, Michael Larrabee, Craig Johnson, Ali Rhanime,
Fionnagh Krenzer, Cat Hill, and EMT Kirk Estrada on their outstanding
season and capturing the 2025 High School Girls Rugby Championship; and
be it further


RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Corning Rugby Club and coaches Bob
McGee, Michael Larrabee, Craig Johnson, Ali Rhanime, Fionnagh Krenzer,
Cat Hill, and EMT Kirk Estrada.