Senate Resolution No. 2162

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING the Manhasset High School Boys
Varsity Basketball Team upon the occasion of
capturing the NYSPHSAA Basketball Class A
Championship on March 20, 2022

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
Manhasset High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team upon the occasion of
capturing the 2022 NYSPHSAA Basketball Class A Championship; and

WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
number eight ranked Indians defeated number three ranked New Hartford
High School in a decisive 62-51 victory to capture their first title
since 1986, on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens
Falls, New York; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of blue and orange,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Indians throughout their journey as they ended their
season with an impressive 25-1 overall record; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as basketball, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach George Bruns and Assistant Coach
Stu Goldman have 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, Head Coach George Bruns and all of the outstanding athletes
on the Manhasset 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 Manhasset High School Boys Basketball
Team: Matt Flugieri, Trey Zaffiro, Peter Vorillas, Matt Perfetto, Mike
Notias, James Notias, James Morris, Alex Mlotowski, Brendan Mitaritonna,
Mike Mastando, Jack Lamarca, James Kinloch, Jack Diskin, Chris Diskin,
Liam Connor, Timmy Colombos, Oscar Cellura, Liam Buckley, and Patrick
Arnold; Head Coach George Bruns; and Assistant Coach Stu Goldman upon
the occasion of capturing the 2022 NYSPHSAA Basketball Class A
Championship on March 20, 2022; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Manhasset High School Boys Varsity
Basketball Team, Head Coach George Bruns, and Assistant Coach Stu
Goldman.