Senate Resolution No. 1836

BY: Senator HELMING

        CONGRATULATING  Ryan Fishback upon the occasion of
        capturing the NYSPHSAA Boys Tennis  Championship  on
        June 1, 2019

  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 Ryan
Fishback upon  the  occasion  of  capturing  the  NYSPHSAA  Boys  Tennis
Championship  on  Saturday,  June  1, 2019, at the USTA Billie Jean King
National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York; and

  WHEREAS, A standout tennis player for the Geneva High School  Tennis
Team,  Ryan  Fishback  was  proudly  crowned  the  NYSPHSAA  Boys Tennis
Champion, becoming the first Section V Boys Champion since 2015; and

  WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and  a  fan  base  of  family,
friends  and teammates, Ryan Fishback defeated the second place finisher
from Syosset High School in three sets 6-0, 3-6, 6-2; and

  WHEREAS, In a sport such as tennis, which demands athletic  prowess,
speed  and agility, Coach Bill Hadsell worked hard to hone the skills of
this champion, teaching this  outstanding  athlete  lessons  which  will
prove invaluable both on and off the court; and

  WHEREAS,    Ryan   Fishback   has   clearly   utilized   dedication,
determination and teamwork in providing a lasting  contribution  to  the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school; now, therefore,
be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Ryan Fishback upon the occasion of capturing  the  NYSPHSAA
Boys Tennis Championship on June 1, 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ryan Fishback and Coach Bill Hadsell.