LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jabarie Hinds of the 2010-2011
Mount Vernon High School Basketball Team upon the occasion of his
outstanding athletic accomplishments

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in honoring talented high
school athletes who distinguish themselves and their community through
outstanding athletic performance; and
WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical develop-
ment 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
congratulate Jabarie Hinds of the 2010-2011 Mount Vernon High School
Basketball Team upon the occasion of his outstanding athletic accom-
plishments; and
WHEREAS, A two-year Captain of the championship Mount Vernon High
School Basketball Team, Jabarie Hinds was the recipient of the presti-
gious title of "Mr. Basketball for the State of New York" for the 2010-
2011 high school basketball season; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Jabarie Hinds was selected as the Most Valuable
Player of the 2011 New York State Public High School Athletic Associ-
ation Championship basketball tournament; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Mount Vernon High School, Jabarie Hinds will
continue his education in the fall of 2011 at West Virginia University,
where he is the recipient of a basketball scholarship; and
WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice; Jabarie Hinds' dedication to basketball
is a year-round, everyday commitment; he is highly focused and has
developed a matchless work ethic; and
WHEREAS, Jabarie Hinds' exemplary performance is reflective of his
dedication, determination and personal commitment; his achievements
stand as a hallmark of what is best in the families, schools and commu-
nities across New York State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Jabarie Hinds of the 2010-2011 Mount Vernon High School
Basketball Team upon the occasion of his outstanding athletic accom-
plishments, and to commend him for the enduring honor he has brought to
his family, his school and his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jabarie Hinds.