Bill Text: NY J01121 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Monique Hardy upon the occasion of capturing two NYSPHSAA Indoor Track and Field Championships

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-04-30 - ADOPTED [J01121 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01121-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1121

BY: Senator HELMING

        CONGRATULATING  Monique Hardy upon the occasion of
        capturing  two  NYSPHSAA  Indoor  Track  and   Field
        Championships

  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
Monique Hardy upon the occasion of capturing two NYSPHSAA  Indoor  Track
and  Field  Championships  at  the  2019 New York State Indoor Track and
Field Championships at the Ocean Breeze  Track  and  Field  Facility  on
Staten Island, on Saturday, March 2, 2019; and

  WHEREAS, A junior at Webster Thomas High School, Monique Hardy broke
two records while winning two New York State championships; and

  WHEREAS, This exceptional athlete defended her title while setting a
state record in the weight throw with an incredible distance of 60 feet,
4 3/4 inches; and

  WHEREAS, Monique Hardy also set a Section V record while winning the
shot put, throwing an impressive 42 feet 8 1/2 inches; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  she captured Federation championships as her
results surpassed those of her competitors from schools  which  are  not
members of the NYSPHSAA; and

  WHEREAS,  Coach  Matthew Carpenter has done a superb job in guiding,
molding and inspiring Monique Hardy toward her their goals; and

  WHEREAS, In light of her recent accomplishments, Monique  Hardy  has
brought  honor  and just pride to her school and community on the local,
State and National level; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor and recognize Monique Hardy for her remarkable skill and tenacious
dedication, which helped her capture two NYSPHSAA Indoor Track and Field
Championships; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Monique Hardy and Coach Matthew Carpenter.