Senate Resolution No. 385

BY: Senator RATH

CONGRATULATING the University of Buffalo Football
Team upon the occasion of winning the Camellia Bowl

WHEREAS, Individual and team championships are highly sought after
in college 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
University of Buffalo Football Team upon the occasion of winning the
Camellia Bowl on Friday, December 25, 2020, at the Historic Cramton Bowl
in Montgomery, Alabama; and

WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Bulls
defeated Marshall in a 17-10 victory to capture the Championship; and

WHEREAS, With both teams' defenses shinning throughout the game, the
first points were scored by the University of Buffalo on 4th and goal
early in the second quarter; the Bulls and the Thundering Herd went on
to be tied 10-10 for most of the second half before an 88-yard drive by
the Buffalo Bulls led to its go-ahead touchdown with 1:09 left to play
in the game; and

WHEREAS, This monumental victory marks the end of the season for the
Buffalo Bulls who went undefeated in their shortened regular season and
were ranked in the AP Poll for the first time in program history; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of blue and white,
family, friends, and the Buffalo community-at-large loyally and
enthusiastically supported the Bulls throughout their journey as they
ended their season with an impressive 6-1 overall record; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as football, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Lance Leipold 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 Lance Leipold and all of the outstanding athletes on
the University of Buffalo 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 University of Buffalo Football Team:
Eddie Wilson, Ron Cook, Jr., Antonio Nunn, Daniel Lee, Aapri Washington,

Trevor Bycznski, Isaiah King, Kevin Marks, Jr., Tim Terry, Casey Case,
Max Michel, E.J. Brown, Kyle Vantrease, Dominic Johnson, Dylan McDuffie,
Marcus Fuqua, Matt Myers, Winkeith Akin, Jr., Aaron Chase, Lonnie Rice,
Sean Colgan, Carlton Todd, Jackson Baltar, Alex McNulty, Bernard Porter,
Jahkeel Reef, Roy Baker, Trevor Wilson, Javien Cuff, Shemar Hayes, James
Patterson, Kolbe Burrell, Mark Davis, Jr., Keith Woetzel, Cory Gross,
Jr., Tajay Ahmed, Caleb Tate, Jaret Patterson, Tyree Thompson, Jalen
McNair, Caron Robinson, Larry Robbins, Rich Miller Jr., Ryan Razzano,
Kadofi Wright, Owen Chambers, Jailen Nias, Bryce Johnson-Maith, Dylan
Powell, Evan Finegan, Brendan Pyne, Jason McCarthy, Jake Molinich, Evan
Gantley, Caleb Arena, Wyatt Molinich, Taylor Riggins, Malcolm Koonce,
Zander Heim, Shaun Dolac, C.J. Bazile, Kyler Laing, Jake Zimmer,
Jeremiah Riordan, Alain Schaerer, Trevor Cahill, Dom Polizzi, Mike
Novitsky, A. J. Urbaniak, Mike Dempsey, Michael Ford, Jr., Jacob Gall,
Donovan Cornelius, Gabe Wallace, Nick Zikuski, Ray Thomas-Ishman,
Deondre Doiron, Kayode Awosika, Bence Polgar, Sam Todd, Anthony
Laudicina, Caelan Shepard, Tyler Doty, Jack Klenk, Tyler Stephens, Tyree
O'Neil, Marlyn Johnson, Jackson Westfall, James Hook, Tahliq Battle,
Jovany Ruiz, Dajuan Hudson, Zac Lefebvre, George Wolo, Mason Hoose,
Michael Tetteh, Eric Black, Garrett Selover, Tyrece Woods, Jr., Jordan
Avissey, Ronald McGee, Jake Fuzak, Tyrone Hill, Trevor Borland, Logic
Hudgens, Cole Burniston, Nick Hunter, Evan Davis and Ali Abbas; Head
Coach, Lance Leipold; Associate Head Coach, Rob Ianello; and Coaching
Staff, Brian Borland, Andy Kotelnicki, Chris Simpson, Jim Zebrowski,
Taiwo Onatolu, Scott Fuchs, Jeff Burrow, George Ricumstrict and Issac
Reed 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 University of Buffalo Football Team,
Head Coach Lance Leipold, Associate Head Coach Rob Ianello and Coaching
Staff.