Senate Resolution No. 2038

BY: Senator HINCHEY

CONGRATULATING the Marlboro High School Boys
Bowling Team upon the occasion of winning the New
York State Public High School Athletic Association
Division II State Championship

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
accomplishments of student athletes whose dedication and teamwork embody
the highest ideals of scholastic athletics; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team upon winning the
2026 NYSPHSAA Division II State Championship; and

WHEREAS, The Marlboro Dukes held an impressive 15-1 record in the
2025-2026 season, culminating in the Section IX Division II Championship
and the NYSPHSAA Division II State Championship title; and

WHEREAS, This achievement marks the second consecutive State
Championship victory for the Marlboro Dukes, who first captured the
NYSPHSAA Division II State Championship in March 2025, and secures their
legacy among elite high school bowling programs; and

WHEREAS, The Marlboro Dukes Bowling program was established in the
2021-2022 school year with a team of 15 student athletes, who
immediately achieved success with wins in both the Boys and Girls
Section IX Division II Championships; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Marlboro Dukes is a testament not only
to their athleticism, but to the leadership of Head Coach Michele
Landis, the support of the students' families and community, and the
strong sense of camaraderie within the team; and

WHEREAS, In the five years since its founding, the Marlboro Dukes
Bowling program has developed student athletes who are worthy
competitors committed to teamwork and excellence; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the members of the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team:
Zachery Moulds, Carson Palmer, Logan Dawes, Matthes Lersch, Christopher
Moulds, Andrez Smith Vasquez, Patrick Tarsio, Ryan Tarsio, and Coach
Michele Landis upon the occasion of winning the 2026 New York State
Public High School Athletic Association Division II State Championship;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to members of the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team,
Coach Michele Landis and Athletic Director Philip Cancellaro.