Senate Resolution No. 4520

BY: Senator LITTLE

CONGRATULATING the Lake George Varsity Boys
Basketball Team and Head Coach Dave Jones upon the
occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class C Boys
Basketball 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
Lake George Varsity Boys Basketball Team and Head Coach Dave Jones upon
the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class C Boys Basketball
Championship; to the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
Warriors defeated Northstar Christian Academy in an exciting 66-65
victory to win their third Championship in six years on Saturday, March
17, 2018, at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of blue and white,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Warriors throughout their journey as they ended their
season with an impressive 28-0 overall record; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as basketball, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Dave Jones and Assistant Coach
Tim Kissane worked hard to hone the skills of this championship team,
teaching these outstanding athletes lessons which will prove invaluable
both on and off the court; and

WHEREAS, Head Coach Dave Jones and all of the outstanding athletes
on the Lake George Varsity Boys Basketball 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 Lake George Varsity Boys Basketball
Team: Jacab Helms, Connor Vidnansky, Alex Leonelli, Colin Leonelli,
Kagen Helms, Mike Johnson, Alex Jones, Daniel Pushor, Mason Flatley,
Nick Hoffis, Caleb Scrime, and Chris Becker; Head Coach Dave Jones; and
Assistant Coach Tim Kissane upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA
Class C Boys Basketball Championship; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Lake George Varsity Boys Basketball
Team, Head Coach Dave Jones, and Assistant Coach Tim Kissane.