Senate Resolution No. 1837

BY: Senator STEC

CONGRATULATING Maille Kelley upon the occasion of
reaching 1,000 points in her career as a member of
the Bolton Central High School Girls Varsity
Basketball Team

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be
achieved only through strenuous practice, team play, and team spirit,
nurtured by dedicated coaching and strategic planning; and

WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical
development of the young people of this State, preparing them for the
future by instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a
standard of healthy living, imparting a desire for success, and
developing a sense of fair play and competition; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate
Maille Kelley upon the occasion of reaching 1,000 points in her career
as a member of the Bolton Central High School Girls Varsity Basketball
Team; and

WHEREAS, Maille Kelley is an outstanding scholar-athlete who excels
in many aspects in her community; from the court to the classroom, she
brings joy and hard work to all she does; and

WHEREAS, As a student at Bolton Central High School, Maille Kelley
has made a profound impact on many of her peers, teammates, coaches,
teachers, and community; this exceptional athlete has been a major
contributing factor to the success of the Bolton Central High School
Girls Varsity Basketball Team and continues to bring her leadership
skills and positivity to the program; and

WHEREAS, During a game against Indian Lake/Long Lake on Friday,
January 16, 2026, Maille Kelley scored her 1,000th career point,
contributing to the team's 61-16 victory; and

WHEREAS, Maille Kelley has been rightfully praised for her many
achievements, and it is her strong work ethic, kind heart, and
willingness to always help and encourage others that make her an
inspiration and significant part of her community; and

WHEREAS, Poised with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
exemplary athlete now stands honorably, with just pride in her
accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges,
understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided
by her coaches, teachers, and parents; and

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and
pay tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success
in athletic competition, have inspired and brought pride to our great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Maille Kelley upon the occasion of reaching 1,000 points in

her career as a member of the Bolton Central High School Girls Varsity
Basketball Team; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Maille Kelley.