LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Huntington High School Senior
Levar Butts upon the occasion of being named All-State by the New York
State Sportswriters Association

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the State of New York who, by
achieving outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and
brought pride to their school and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Huntington High School Senior Levar Butts upon the occasion of
being named All-State by the New York State Sportswriters Association;
and
WHEREAS, A linebacker for the Huntington High School Varsity Football
Team, Levar Butts, who was named to the All-State Class A second team,
is being honored for his remarkable leadership after turning in a sensa-
tional senior season; and
WHEREAS, Levar Butts' overall record is outstanding; he was loyally
and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the communi-
ty at large; and
WHEREAS, Compiling 120 tackles, including 20 for a loss, 20 assists,
five quarterback sacks, two pass deflections, and a blocked punt, Levar
Butts also rushed 133 times for 959 yards and 14 touchdowns, and caught
12 passes for 129 yards; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Levar Butts has clearly made a contribution to the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Huntington High School Senior Levar Butts upon the occasion
of being named All-State by the New York State Sportswriters Associ-
ation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Levar Butts.