Assembly Resolution No. 188

BY: M. of A. Zebrowski

CONGRATULATING the North Rockland High School
Girls Varsity Cross Country Team and Coach Brian
Diglio upon the occasion of winning the 2016 New
York State Federation Cross Country 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
North Rockland High School Girls Varsity Cross Country Team and Coach
Brian Diglio upon the occasion of winning the 2016 New York State
Federation Cross Country Championship; to the praise and applause of
their excited fans, the Lady Raiders defeated 27 other schools from
across New York State to capture 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 Lady Raiders throughout their journey as they ended their
season with an impressive overall record; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as cross country, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Brian Diglio and his expert
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, Coach Brian Diglio and all of the outstanding athletes on
the North Rockland Girls Varsity Cross Country 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 North Rockland High School Girls Varsity
Cross Country Team and Head Coach Brian Diglio on their outstanding
season and overall team record; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the North Rockland High School Girls
Varsity Cross Country Team and Head Coach Brian Diglio.