Senate Resolution No. 244

BY: Senator TEDISCO

CONGRATULATING the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Field
Hockey Team and Head Coach Kelly Vrooman upon the
occasion of capturing the 2024 Class B NYSPHSAA
Field Hockey 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
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Field Hockey Team and Head Coach Kelly Vrooman
upon the occasion of capturing the 2024 Class B NYSPHSAA Field Hockey
Championship; to the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
Spartans defeated Lakeland High School in a 3-0 victory to win the
Championship on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Arlington High School in
Lagrangeville, New York; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of maroon and white,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Spartans throughout their journey as they ended their
season with an undefeated 21-0 overall record; and

WHEREAS, The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Field Hockey program, since
2012, has won 11 sectional titles, four consecutive Suburban Council
Championship titles, six New York State Final Four appearances and now,
two NYS Class B Championship titles; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as field hockey, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Kelly Vrooman, and Assistant
Coaches Jen Loria and Kate Mastrella 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 Kelly Vrooman, Assistant Coaches Jen Loria and
Kate Mastrella and all of the outstanding athletes on the Burnt
Hills-Ballston Lake Field Hockey 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 the members of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Field Hockey
Team: Anna Caccamo, Gabriella Donahue, Kaelin Fish, Kailtyn Green,
Addisyn Knapik, Grace Kogut, Katie Lansley, Maggie Lansley, Taylor
Loria, Lily Mastrella, Maddy Mazzone, Quinn Stowell Melley, Lillian
Morse, Kayla Mosher, Allie O'Rourke, Layla Sharp, Halie Tomlinson and

Isabella Yecies; Head Coach Kelly Vrooman; and Assistant Coaches Jen
Loria and Kate Mastrella on their outstanding season and overall team
record; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Field Hockey
Team, the aforementioned Coaches, Athletic Director Joe Scalise,
Principal Timothy Brunson and Superintendent Dr. Patrick McGrath, Jr.