Bill Text: NY J01043 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating the Seaford High School Varsity Cheerleading Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York State High School Cheerleading Championship
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-23 - ADOPTED [J01043 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01043-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1043
BY: Senator RHOADS
CONGRATULATING the Seaford High School Varsity
Cheerleading Team upon the occasion of capturing the
New York State High School Cheerleading 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
Seaford High School Varsity Cheerleading Team upon the occasion of
capturing the New York State High School Cheerleading Championship at
Visions Federal Credit Union Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Winning back-to-back State titles, the Seaford High School
Varsity Cheerleading Team's success is derived from the squad's tireless
work ethic; the Vikings set a goal to achieve 30 hits, which is when a
team performs an entire routine without a deduction, by the end of the
season; and
WHEREAS, To elevate their performance this year, girls on the
Seaford Cheerleading Squad learned and perfected the front tuck-up; and
WHEREAS, With this monumental win, the Vikings earned an invite to
the UCA National Championship, where they placed eighth in the Division
II large team finals; and
WHEREAS, Remaining undefeated in the county, the Seaford High School
Varsity Cheerleading Team competed in the Nassau County Championship,
where the Vikings earned the highest score with a 97.3; and
WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of green and white,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Vikings throughout their journey as they ended their
season with an impressive overall record and an undefeated season for
the sixth year in a row; and
WHEREAS, In a sport such as competitive cheerleading, which demands
athletic prowess, strength and agility, Head Coach Lisa Ferrari worked
hard to hone the skills of this championship team, teaching these
outstanding athletes lessons which will prove invaluable both on and off
the mat; and
WHEREAS, Head Coach Lisa Ferrari and all of the outstanding athletes
on the Seaford High School Varsity Cheerleading 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 Seaford High School Varsity Cheerleading
Team: Kayla Fallarino-Forte, Ella Bloom, Brianna Mirenda, Miranda
Montes, Jillian Bartolomeo, Arianna Cangero, Juliana Strippoli, Angelina
Monopoli, Sophia Sampogna, Taylor Difondi, Angelina Fernandez, Vienna
Kalischer, Alexandra Podesta, Shayla Fox, Katie Kofod, Ashley Rauch,
Cassidy Rosen, Gab Caporaso, Isabella Strippoli, Jessica Haering, Lauren
Bowers, Hayley Kern, Marisa Patsatsis, Codi Kasparian, Melissa Pheiffer,
and Kayleigh Elias and Head Coach Lisa Ferrari upon the occasion of
capturing the New York State High School Cheerleading Championship; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Seaford High School Varsity
Cheerleading Team and Head Coach Lisa Ferrari.
