Senate Resolution No. 404

BY: Senator AKSHAR

CONGRATULATING the Susquehanna Valley High School
Football Team upon the occasion of capturing the New
York State Class C 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
Susquehanna Valley High School Football Team upon the occasion of
capturing the New York State Class C Championship; to the praise and
applause of their excited fans, the Sabers defeated Dobbs Ferry in a
27-6 victory at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, to complete the
perfect season and win their first state football championship in school
history; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of navy blue and gold,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Sabers 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 Mike Ford 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 Mike Ford and all of the outstanding athletes on the
Susquehanna Valley High School 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 Susquehanna Valley High School Football
Team: Adam Srednicki, Alex Knewasser, Dom Morabito, Matt Fiorentino,
Nick Fiato, RJ Glassman, Jarred Freije, Mason McCormack, Devin Hamm,
Jahreed Isles, Bertrand Dure, Zach Green, Christian Kick, Edwin Lavin,
Hayden King, Joey Nanni, Dan Matthews, Mitchell Knapp, Max Henry, Kyle
Leonard, Joshua Rudock, Sethan King, Daniel Wager, Billy Sheridan,
Colton Repsher, Zach Lawrence, Griffin McMahon, Brian Titus, Harley
Burgess, Pat Enright, Trevor Frable, Mitch Enright, Richard Cleary,
Connor Brown and Aidan Lupole; and Head Coach Mike Ford 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 Susquehanna Valley High School
Football Team and Head Coach Mike Ford.