Assembly Resolution No. 79

BY: M. of A. McLaughlin

CONGRATULATING the Cambridge High School Varsity
Football Team upon the occasion of capturing the New
York State Class D 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, On Friday, November 25, 2016, at the Carrier Dome in
Syracuse, New York, the Cambridge High School Varsity Football Team
captured the New York State Class D Championship in double overtime with
a two-point conversion pass that provided the finishing touch to an epic
22-21 victory for the Indians over Maple Grove; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of orange and black,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Indians throughout their journey as they ended their
season with an impressive 13-0 overall record; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as football, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Doug Luke 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, Coach Doug Luke and all of the outstanding athletes on the
Cambridge High School Varsity Football 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 Cambridge High School Varsity Team:
Brenden Holcomb, Hunter Day, Zackary Rowland, Thomas English, Bradley
Rowland, Maurice Seymore, Jonas Butz, Helen Mooney, Calvin Schneider,
Colton Dean, Kaedin Ogilvie, Kyle Spiezio, Dakota Green, Ryan
McLenithan, Nick Hamilton Jr., Gabriel Sgambettera, Nathan Genevick,
Noah Nemier, Christian Hunt, Patrick Hughes, Carter Benson, Maxwell
Hoffer, Samuel Starks, Brett Lemieux, Jordan Dean, Andrew Elsworth,
Michael Baker, Brady Lybert, Lucas Winchester, LJ Johnson, Keenan
McCauley, Shawn Lemieux, Jacob Peters and Soyer Mattson; Head Coach Doug
Luke; and Assistant Coaches Chad Burr, Adam Burr, Dan Severson and Don
Record 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 Cambridge High School Varsity Football
Team, Head Coach Doug Luke, and Assistant Coaches Chad Burr, Adam Burr,
Dan Severson and Don Record.