2019-J3033
Senate Resolution No. 3033
BY: Senator KAMINSKY
CONGRATULATING the Elmont Memorial High School
Boys Varsity Basketball Team upon the occasion of
capturing the Nassau County Class A 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
Elmont Memorial High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team upon the
occasion of capturing the Nassau County Class A Championship; and
WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
Spartans defeated No. 3 South Side at Farmingdale State, in a 62-54
victory to capture the championship; this is their first county
championship since 2017, which was the second of back-to-back titles;
and
WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of forest green and
white, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and
enthusiastically supported the Spartans throughout their journey as they
ended their season with an impressive 20-4 overall record; and
WHEREAS, In a sport such as basketball, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach George Holub 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 court; and
WHEREAS, Coach George Holub and all of the outstanding athletes on
the Elmont Memorial High School Boys Varsity 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 Elmont Memorial High School Boys Varsity
Basketball Team and Head Coach George Holub 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 Elmont Memorial High School Boys
Varsity Basketball Team and Head Coach George Holub.