Senate Resolution No. 835

BY: Senator TEDISCO

CONGRATULATING the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High
School Girls Varsity Volleyball Team upon the
occasion of being ranked number 1 in New York State
and for winning its 33rd consecutive Suburban
Council Divisional 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
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School Girls Varsity Volleyball Team upon
the occasion of being ranked number 1 in New York State and for winning
its 33rd consecutive Suburban Council Divisional Championship on Friday,
April 30, 2021; and

WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
Spartans not only won the Suburban Council Championship, they did not
lose a single set all season and are now ranked number one in New York
State; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of maroon and white,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Spartans throughout their journey as they ended their
season with an impressive undefeated record, finishing 20-0 in matches
and 60-0 in sets; and

WHEREAS, The hallmarks of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School
Girls Varsity Volleyball Team, from the opening game of the season to
participation in the championship, were a sisterhood of athletic
ability, of good sportsmanship, of honor and of scholarship,
demonstrating that these team players are second to none; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, amidst the challenges of playing during a
pandemic, the team truly demonstrated poise, sportsmanship, and teamwork
throughout their incredible season; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as Girls Volleyball, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Gary Bynon and his expert
coaching staff worked hard to hone the skills of this team, teaching
these outstanding athletes lessons which will prove invaluable both on
and off the court; and

WHEREAS, Coach Gary Bynon and all of the outstanding athletes on the
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Girls Volleyball High School 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 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Girls
Volleyball High School Team: Carlie Rzeszotarski, Peyton Felix, Ella
Katz, Claire Isaksen, Sophia Goss, Sophia Commisso, Micaela Choi, Leah
Scalise, Alex Ayers, Haileigh Deming, Kiera Hartpence, Jenna Vaughan,
Danielle Debonis, Callie Chevalier, Sophia Tassone, Sophie Chevalier and
Head Coach Gary Bynon 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 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School
Girls Varsity Volleyball Team, Head Coach Gary Bynon, Athletic Director
Joe Scalise, Principal Timothy Brunson and Superintendent Patrick
McGrath, Jr.