Bill Text: NY J01141 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating the Stony Brook University Women's Lacrosse Team upon the occasion of capturing the CAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-31 - ADOPTED [J01141 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01141-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1141

BY: Senator PALUMBO

        CONGRATULATING  the Stony Brook University Women's
        Lacrosse Team upon the occasion of capturing the CAA
        Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship on  May  6,
        2023

  WHEREAS,  Individual  and team championships are highly sought after
in collegiate 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
Stony Brook University  Women's  Lacrosse  Team  upon  the  occasion  of
capturing the CAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship; and

  WHEREAS,  To  the  praise  and  applause  of their excited fans, the
Seawolves defeated  Towson  University  in  a  dominating  19-4  win  on
Saturday,  May  6,  2023,  to  win  their  first championship in program
history; the 15-goal margin of victory was the largest ever in  a  title
game; and

  WHEREAS,  With  this monumental win, the Seawolves earned their 10th
automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament with a ranking  of  10th  in  the
Nation; and

  WHEREAS,  Proudly  donning  the  school's  colors  of red and black,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Seawolves throughout their journey  as  they  ended  their
season with an impressive 7-0 conference record; and

  WHEREAS,  In  a  sport  such  as  lacrosse,  which  demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head  Coach  Joe  Spallina  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, Head Coach Joe Spallina and all of the outstanding athletes
on the  Stony  Brook  University  Women's  Lacrosse  Team  have  clearly
utilized  dedication,  determination and teamwork in providing a lasting
contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition  of  their
college; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the members of the Stony Brook University Women's  Lacrosse
Team: Maggie Reznick, Kira Accettella, Caitlin Dellecave, Aaliyah Jones,
Kylie   Budke,   Jolie   Creo,  Isabella  Germani,  Lauren  Kenny,  Ella
Whitehouse, Jaden Hampel, Ellie Masera, Avery Hines, Kailyn Hart, Morgan
Mitchell,  Kelsi  LoNigro,  Jaidyn  Donley,  Erin  MacQuarrie,  McKenzie

Mitchell,   Haley   Dillon,  Stephanie  Doyle,  Alexandra  Fusco,  Katie
Poretsky, Lindsay Rongo,  Lexie  Correia,  Francesca  Viteritti,  Jordan
Forte,  Alexa  Constant,  Courtney Maclay, Shanna Hecht, Payton Bloedow,
Courtney  Quinn,  Hailey  Duchnowski,  Molly  LaForge, Clare Levy, Allie
Masera,  Zoey  Kruger,  Hayden  Lachenmeyer,  Casey  Colbert,  Francesca
Tortora,  and  Charlotte  Verhulst; and Head Coach Joe Spallina 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  Stony  Brook  University Women's
Lacrosse Team, and Head Coach Joe Spallina.