Senate Resolution No. 1558

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Colton Kempney upon the occasion of
capturing the NYSPHSAA Boys Class D Cross Country
Championship on November 13, 2021

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
Colton Kempney upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Boys Class D
Cross Country Championship on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Chenango
Valley State Park in Chenango Forks, New York; and

WHEREAS, After overcoming many injuries, Beaver River High School
senior Colton Kempney won the Boys Cross Country race with an
outstanding time of 16:06.5, claiming his first Championship by 3.6
seconds over the second-place finisher; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of green, orange and
white, his family, friends, and the community at large loyally and
enthusiastically supported Colton Kempney throughout his journey as he
ended his season with an impressive overall record; and

WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride
and accomplishment, and Colton Kempney has clearly made a contribution
to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Colton Kempney upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA
Boys Class D Cross Country Championship on November 13, 2021; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Colton Kempney.