LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the 2012-13 St. Lawrence Thunder
Bantam Boys 14U Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York
State Tier II Championship

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 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 sense of this Legislative Body to
congratulate the 2012-13 St. Lawrence Thunder Bantam Boys 14U Hockey
Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Tier II Champion-
ship; and
WHEREAS, The 2012-13 St. Lawrence Thunder Bantam Boys 14U Hockey Team
captured its third straight New York State Tier II Championship title by
going undefeated in the 2013 tournament held in Amherst, New York,
during the second weekend in March; and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by this team is due in great
part to the efforts of Head Coach Bobby Smith, and Assistant Coaches Dan
Bero, Mike McCormick and Chris Kormanyos; skilled and inspirational
tutors who have done a superb job in guiding, molding and inspiring the
team members toward their goals; and
WHEREAS, The hallmarks of the 2012-13 St. Lawrence Thunder Bantam Boys
14U Hockey Team from the opening game of the season to capturing the New
York State Tier II Championship, were a brotherhood of athletic ability,
of good sportsmanship, of honor and of scholarship, demonstrating that
these team players are second to none; and
WHEREAS, Loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans,
friends and the community at large, the members of the 2012-13 St.
Lawrence Thunder Bantam Boys 14U Hockey Team have clearly made a
contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of the
north country region; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people who represent their community with pride and determination while
participating in competitive sports are brought to our attention, they
should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great
State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the 2012-13 St. Lawrence Thunder Bantam Boys 14U Hockey
Team; its members: Noah Kormanyos, Turner Thomas, Riley Clark, Jordan
Robert(C), Sam Woods, Wyatt Wilmshurst, Ben Sprague, Nick Henrie, Bailey
Conklin, Nate Bressard, Josh Underwood, Shane Cryderman(C), Dan Casey,
Kaden Pickering(C), Jon Paul Chauvin, Andrew McCormick, and Jarrad Jack-
son; Head Coach Bobby Smith, and Assistant Coaches Dan Bero, Mike McCor-
mick and Chris Kormanyos; and Manager Betty Robert; upon the occasion of
capturing the New York State Tier II Championship; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members, coaches and staff of the 2012-13 St. Lawrence
Thunder Bantam Boys 14U Hockey Team.