Senate Resolution No. 2072

BY: Senator ASHBY

CONGRATULATING the Columbia High School Girls
Bowling Team upon the occasion of capturing the 2024
NYSPHSAA Bowling Championship on March 10, 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 the
Columbia High School Girls Bowling Team upon the occasion of capturing
the 2024 NYSPHSAA Bowling Championship, held on Sunday, March 10, 2024
at AMF Strike N Spare Lanes in Syracuse, New York; and

WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
Columbia High School Girls Bowling Team had a total pinfall of 5,982
over the six championship games; they were 301 pins above their closest
opponent; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of blue and white,
family, friends, and the community-at-large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Blue Devils throughout their journey as they ended their
season with an impressive victory and the team's third state
championship; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as bowling, which demands athletic prowess,
precision and adaptability, Head Coach Lisa Johnas and Assistant Coach
Bill Neumann have worked hard to hone the skills of this championship
team, teaching these outstanding athletes lessons which will prove
invaluable both on and off the lanes; and

WHEREAS, Head Coach Lisa Johnas and Assistant Coach Bill Neumann and
all of the outstanding athletes on the Columbia High School Girls
Bowling Team have clearly utilized dedication, determination and
teamwork 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 the members of the Columbia High School Girls Bowling Team:
Kara Barcher, Emily Beardsley, Marissa Bogholtz, Jennifer Doty, Cierra
Gabriel, Alexis Gaudette, Grace Steele, and Kendra Szczepkowski; Head
Coach, Lisa Johnas; and Assistant Coach, Bill Neumann on their
outstanding season; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Columbia High School Girls Bowling
Team; Head Coach, Lisa Johnas; and Assistant Coach, Bill Neumann.