Bill Text: NY J01996 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating the Roberts Wesleyan University Men's Volleyball Team upon the occasion of capturing the 2024 National Christian College Athletic Association Invitational Title on January 27, 2024

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 42-21)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-19 - ADOPTED [J01996 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01996-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1996

BY: Senator HELMING

        CONGRATULATING  the  Roberts  Wesleyan  University
        Men's Volleyball Team upon the occasion of capturing
        the  2024  National   Christian   College   Athletic
        Association Invitational Title on January 27, 2024

  WHEREAS,  Individual  and team championships are highly sought after
in  college  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  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
Roberts  Wesleyan  University Men's Volleyball Team upon the occasion of
capturing the  2024  National  Christian  College  Athletic  Association
Invitational  Title  on  Saturday,  January 27, 2024, at Voller Athletic
Center in Rochester, New York; and

  WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans,  the  Red
Hawks defeated Redeemer University in a thrilling victory to capture the
Invitational Title; and

  WHEREAS,  Proudly  donning  the  school's  colors  of red and black,
family, friends, and the community-at-large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Red Hawks; and

  WHEREAS, In a sport  such  as  volleyball,  which  demands  athletic
prowess,  speed,  and agility, Head Coach Mike Dedee worked hard to hone
the  skills  of  this  championship  team,  teaching  these  outstanding
athletes  lessons which will prove invaluable both on and off the court;
and

  WHEREAS, Head Coach Mike Dedee and all the outstanding  athletes  on
Roberts  Wesleyan University Men's Volleyball Team have clearly utilized
dedication,  determination,  and  teamwork  in   providing   a   lasting
contribution  to  the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their
university; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
congratulate  the  members  of  the  Roberts  Wesleyan  University Men's
Volleyball Team: Jonah Grbic, Eli Harden, Noah Liousfi, Alexander Caton,
Kaidan Krchniak, Troy Vo, Moises Jimenez, Michael Cummings, Riley Green,
Spencer Glenn, Omar Cruz, Josh Anderson, Griffin Monrad,  Paul  Fillion;
Head  Coach,  Mike  Dedee;  Assistant  Coach,  Mitch  Segbers;  Athletic
Director, Bob Segave; Assistant Athletic Director, Ted Jonhson; Athletic
Operations  Manager,  Sean  Zimmerman;  and   Team   Managers,   Caliegh
Schroeder,  Olivia Price, and Emma Orrico upon the occasion of capturing
the 2024 National Christian College  Athletic  Association  Invitational
Title on January 27, 2024; and be it further


  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of  the  Roberts  Wesleyan  University  Men's
Volleyball  Team; Head Coach, Mike Dede; Assistant Coach, Mitch Segbers;
Athletic Director, Bob Segave; Assistant Athletic Director, Ted Jonhson;
Athletic Operations Manager, Sean Zimmerman; and Team Managers,  Caliegh
Schroeder, Olivia Price, and Emma Orrico.