Bill Text: NY J01282 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Coach Jenny Sorber for her retirement after 10 years of distinguished service to the Vestal Team of the Broome Tioga Special Olympics

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-04-30 - ADOPTED [J01282 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01282-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1282

BY: Senator AKSHAR

        COMMENDING Coach Jenny Sorber upon the occasion of
        her  retirement  after  10  years  of  distinguished
        service to the  Vestal  Team  of  the  Broome  Tioga
        Special Olympics

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
the  distinguished  athletic  coaches   who   serve   individuals   with
disabilities  of  this  great  Empire  State  and who have distinguished
themselves  through  outstanding  commitment  to  lifting  barriers  and
expanding choices for all persons with disabilities; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend  Coach Jenny Sorber upon the occasion of her retirement after 10
years of distinguished service to the Vestal Team of  the  Broome  Tioga
Special Olympics; and

  WHEREAS,  Jenny  Sorber's positive demeanor, selfless commitment and
caring concern have contributed to her unparalleled success as  a  coach
and  mentor,  earning  her  the  just  respect  and  admiration  of  the
community, her peers and the athletes she has so ably coached; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout her meritorious career, Jenny Sorber was  always
available  to  help  her  extraordinary athletes achieve their goals and
dreams; and

  WHEREAS, For many years, Jenny Sorber has volunteered her  time  and
energies  to the disabled community, working with the Kirkwood Club, and
the Binghamton Bobcats; in 2009, she and her family moved  the  team  to
Vestal, New York, in order to reach more athletes; and

  WHEREAS,  Since  then,  Jenny Sorber has accomplished numerous goals
and made numerous improvements which have enhanced the club, allowing it
to offer better care and services to its members; and

  WHEREAS, From its  humble  beginnings  of  10  athletes  and  a  few
coaches, the Vestal Team is presently comprised of over 130 athletes and
10  coaches; after outgrowing three gyms and one bowling alley, the club
currently practices at the Our Lady of Good Counsel gym in Endicott, New
York; and

  WHEREAS,  Through  her  tireless  efforts,  Jenny  Sorber  recruited
various Binghamton University sports teams and clubs, high school teams,
and  Zumba  instructor, Ann Marie Van Nostrand, to lend their talents to
support and motivate the members of the Vestal Team as they  participate
in  sports  including soccer, volleyball, basketball, bowling, track and
field, and swimming; and

  WHEREAS, Athletes may also participate in other fun activities  such
as  Zumba  classes, chair yoga, line dancing, broomball, and bocce which
has become very popular; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to her valuable  work  with  the  Vestal  Team,
Jenny Sorber served as both a board member and volunteer coordinator for
the Broome Tioga Special Olympics, funded an art class for athletes, and
designed Special Olympics gear for the local tournaments and events; and

  WHEREAS,  Jenny  Sorber also organized an annual Christmas party for
athletes and staff members, and collected and donated gifts  and  winter
coats for athletes; and

  WHEREAS,  Coach  Jenny Sorber will always be remembered for her role
in making the Vestal Team a proud member of  the  Broome  Tioga  Special
Olympics  community; she was a friend to everyone and always stayed true
to her beliefs, making the athletes her number one priority; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to now record  its
recognition  and  appreciation  in  honoring  an outstanding coach whose
dedication  and  achievements  have  been  instrumental  in   developing
character   and   sportsmanship   in   individuals   with  disabilities,
exemplifying the ideals and values cherished by  this  great  State  and
Nation; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Head Coach Jenny Sorber upon  the  occasion  of  her  retirement
after 10 years of distinguished service to the Vestal Team of the Broome
Tioga  Special  Olympics,  and  to wish her continued success in all her
future endeavors; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Head Coach Jenny Sorber.