Bill Text: NY K02367 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Taylor Farrell upon the occasion of winning the Girls 1-mile Race Walk Championship at the New Balance Indoor Nationals on March 8, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-06-03 - adopted [K02367 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K02367-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 2367

BY: M. of A. Palmesano

        CONGRATULATING Taylor Farrell upon the occasion of
        winning  the  Girls 1-mile Race Walk Championship at
        the New Balance Indoor Nationals on March 8, 2024

  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
Taylor  Farrell  upon the occasion of winning the Girls 1-mile Race Walk
Championship at the New Balance Indoor Nationals  on  Friday,  March  8,
2024;   to   the   praise   and   applause  of  her  excited  fans,  the
Corning-Painted Post Hawk outraced her opponents with a time of 7:05.14,
beating the previously held meet record by an impressive 12 seconds; and

  WHEREAS, Proudly donning her school's colors, family,  friends,  and
the  community  at  large  loyally and enthusiastically supported Taylor
Farrell throughout her athletic journey as she ended her season  with  a
list of astounding accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS,  In  a  sport  such  as race walking which demands athletic
prowess, speed, and agility, Head Coach Ray Lawson worked hard  to  hone
the  skills  of this champion, teaching this outstanding athlete lessons
which will prove invaluable both on and off the track; and

  WHEREAS, Coach Ray Lawson and Taylor Farrell have  clearly  utilized
dedication,   determination,   and   passion   in  providing  a  lasting
contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition  of  their
school; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Taylor Farrell upon  the  occasion  of  winning  the  Girls
1-mile  Race  Walk  Championship  at the New Balance Indoor Nationals on
March 8, 2024; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Taylor Farrell and Coach Ray Lawson.