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.