LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the West Genesee High School Academic
Decathlon Team upon the occasion of capturing first place at the 2011
New York State Academic Decathlon Championship

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of
today -- the leaders of tomorrow -- whose character and achievements
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to recog-
nize and commend the West Genesee High School Academic Decathlon Team
upon the occasion of capturing first place at the 2011 State Academic
Decathlon; and
WHEREAS, Members of the West Genesee Academic Decathlon Team, in prep-
aration for state competition, devoted one year to memorizing numerous
facts, while learning the importance of hard work and determination; and
WHEREAS, Members of the West Genesee Academic Decathlon Team were
prepared to answer questions about art, music, English, math, economics,
science and many other categories; and
WHEREAS, At the 2011 New York State Academic Decathlon Championships,
the West Genesee High School Team made their district proud, by winning
40 individual medals and a team award; and
WHEREAS, The West Genesee Academic Decathlon Team advanced to
Nationals in Charlotte, North Carolina, and placed 23rd in the country;
and
WHEREAS, No team can succeed without outstanding talent throughout its
entire roster; such is the case for the members of the 2011 West Genesee
High School Academic Decathlon Team: Dennis Campbell, Abigail Hard, Alec
Kearns, Caitlin Nolan, Kaitlyn Richards, Jerry Roy, Matthew Serrao,
Jennifer Smacher, Kevan Spencer and Thomas Brogan; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
students of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commit-
ment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting
as role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; and
WHEREAS, The success of the West Genesee High School Academic Decath-
lon Team is due in great part to the dedicated efforts of Coach Scott
Duda; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the 2011 West Genesee High School Academic Decathlon Team
upon the occasion of capturing first place at the New York State Academ-
ic Decathlon Championship; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to members of the West Genesee Team: Dennis Campbell, Abigail
Hard, Alec Kearns, Caitlin Nolan, Kaitlyn Richards, Jerry Roy, Matthew
Serrao, Jennifer Smacher, Kevan Spencer, Thomas Brogan, and Coach Scott
Duda.