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.