Senate Resolution No. 3806

BY: Senator LARKIN

CONGRATULATING Victoria Mirecki upon the occasion
of becoming a member of the 1,000 point club, one of
high school basketball's most exclusive groups in
Orange County

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
development 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate
Victoria Mirecki upon the occasion of becoming a member of the 1,000
point club, one of high school basketball's most exclusive groups in
Orange County; and

WHEREAS, A senior at Washingtonville High School in Washingtonville,
New York, Victoria Mirecki recorded her 1,000th basketball point in her
team's decisive 69-50 victory over Fallsburg High School; and

WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by Victoria Mirecki is due in
great part to the efforts of Head Coach Jim Steeves, a skilled and
inspirational tutor, respected for his ability to develop potential into
excellence; and

WHEREAS, Victoria Mirecki's performance throughout the season has
been outstanding and she has been loyally and enthusiastically supported
by family, fans, friends and the community at large; and

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and
pay tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success
in athletic competition, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic
Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
exemplary athlete now stands honorably, with just pride in her
accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges,
understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided
by her coaches, teachers, and parents; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Victoria Mirecki upon the occasion of becoming a member of
the 1,000 point club, one of high school basketball's most exclusive
groups in Orange County; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Victoria Mirecki.