Bill Text: NY J01389 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1389

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending Kennedy Westbrook upon the occasion of receiving the 2023 Valley Principals' Award

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-01-09 - ADOPTED [J01389 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01389-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1389

BY: Senator O'MARA

        COMMENDING  Kennedy Westbrook upon the occasion of
        receiving the 2023 Valley Principals' Award

  WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to  commend  rare
athletic  achievements  and  pay special recognition to those who pursue
excellence and become examples for the youth of this great Empire State;
and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commend Kennedy Westbrook upon the occasion of receiving the 2023 Valley
Principal's Award, celebrated with a ceremony at  Sayre  Elks  Lodge  on
Sunday, May 21, 2023; 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, The prestigious award, which has been around since 1982, is
given out to a  three-sport  varsity  athlete  from  Athens,  Sayre,  or
Waverly,   and   includes   the   student  athlete's  sportsmanship  and
citizenship as well as her accolades on the field; and

  WHEREAS, In soccer, Kennedy Westbrook was  named  to  the  All-State
team  as a senior; she finished her career with 50 goals and 29 assists,
becoming the first-ever Lady Wolverine to score 50 goals in a  four-year
career; and

  WHEREAS,  On  the  basketball  court,  Kennedy  Westbrook joined the
1,000-point club in her most recent season; she finished her career with
1,105 points, which is eighth in school history; and

  WHEREAS, Her excellence on the track team contributed to her success
in earning this  esteemed  award;  as  a  high  school  junior,  Kennedy
Westbrook  was  a  member  of Waverly's 400-meter relay team that placed
eighth at states; and

  WHEREAS, Kennedy Westbrook, in tradition of excellence,  dedication,
and  achievement,  joins  her  aunt,  former Athens standout athlete Jen
Nichols, on the prestigious list of Valley  Principals'  Award  winners;
and

  WHEREAS,  Kennedy  Westbrook  will  be  heading  to  play  soccer at
Division I New Jersey Institute  of  Technology,  and  will  undoubtedly
enjoy the sparkling success which she has experienced thus far; and

  WHEREAS,  Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride,
and accomplishment, and Kennedy Westbrook has clearly contributed to the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of her school; now, therefore,
be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commend Kennedy Westbrook upon the occasion of receiving the 2023 Valley
Principals' Award; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kennedy Westbrook.