Senate Resolution No. 3285

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING the Center Moriches Boys Varsity
Soccer Team and Head Coach Chris O'Brien upon the
occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class B Soccer
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
Center Moriches Boys Varsity Soccer Team and Head Coach Chris O'Brien
upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class B Soccer Championship;
to the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Red Devils
defeated Ichabod Crane High School in a decisive 4-0 victory to win the
Championship; and

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

WHEREAS, In a sport such as soccer, which demands athletic prowess,
speed and agility, Head Coach Chris O'Brien and his skilled coaching
staff 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 Chris O'Brien and all of the outstanding
athletes on the Center Moriches Boys Varsity Soccer 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 Center Moriches Boys Varsity Soccer
Team: Matt Alifano, Eric Amaya, Jake Argyropoulos, Nicholas Baust,
Michael Bartholomew, Quintin Burian, Curtis Copenhaver, John DeBatto,
Jr., Dylan DeLong, David Franchi, Benjamin Hamilton, Kyle Kochanskyj,
Michael Letscher, Christopher Lopez-Flores, Michael Luongo, Thomas
Luongo, Jack Mahoney, Daniel Marrone, Ryan McDermott, Bryon Miguel, Liam
O'Brien, James Pfister, Liam Pulseipher, Jhon Quizhpe, Colin Raupp, John
Rocco, Jesus Rojas, Anthony Sunderman, Jack Wicks, and Donald Wood III;
and Head Coach Chris O'Brien; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Center Moriches Varsity Boys Soccer
Team and Head Coach Chris O'Brien.