2019-J792
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(D, WF) 48th Senate District
co-Sponsors
(R, C, IP) Senate District
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2019-J792
Senate Resolution No. 792
BY: Senator MAY
CONGRATULATING the Syracuse Cougars Boys Ice
Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing the 2019
Division 1 NYSPHSAA Ice Hockey Championship on March
10, 2019
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, The Syracuse Cougars is a team made up of players from the
four Syracuse City School District high schools, helping to unite our
community; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the
Syracuse Cougars Boys Ice Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing the
2019 Division-1 NYSPHSAA Ice Hockey Championship; to the praise and
applause of their excited fans, the Cougars defeated Suffern High School
in a decisive 4-2 victory to win the Championship on Sunday, March 10,
2019, at the Harbor Center in Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, Proudly donning their black uniforms, family, friends, and
the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the
Cougars throughout their journey as they ended their season with an
impressive 24-1-1 record; and
WHEREAS, In a sport such as ice hockey, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach John Purcell and Assistant
Coaches Charlie May, Neal Purcell, Ron Scott, and Walt Eccles worked
hard to hone the skills of this championship team, teaching these
outstanding athletes lessons which will prove invaluable both on and off
the ice; and
WHEREAS, Head Coach John Purcell and all of the outstanding athletes
on the Syracuse Cougars Boys Ice Hockey Team have clearly utilized
dedication, determination and teamwork in providing a lasting
contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their
schools; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the members of the Syracuse Cougars Boys Ice Hockey Team:
Emmett Barry, Kaleb Benedict, Evan Carter, Andrew Corning, Zach Delaney,
Ryan Durand, Ryan Eccles, Mack Etoll, Nathan Frye, Aidan Griffin, Jack
Grooms, Nelson Jones, Kyle Lamson, CJ Malone, Stephan Matro, Alex
Moreno, Skariwate Papineau, Ethan Petty, Kiernan Proud, Tommy Rioux,
Shemar Thomas, Cameron Walsh, Wyatt Weil, Hugh White III, Philip Zollo;
Head Coach John Purcell and Assistant Coaches Charlie May, Neal Purcell,
Ron Scott, and Walt Eccles 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 Syracuse Cougars Boys Ice Hockey Team,
Head Coach John Purcell and Assistant Coaches Charlie May, Neal Purcell,
Ron Scott, and Walt Eccles.
actions
-
20 / Mar / 2019
- REFERRED TO FINANCE
-
26 / Mar / 2019
- REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
-
26 / Mar / 2019
- ADOPTED
Resolution Details
- Law Section:
- Resolutions, Legislative
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