LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Devonte Dixon upon the occasion of
becoming a member of the 1,000 point club of the William Floyd High
School Varsity Basketball Team

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, nurtured by
dedicated coaching and strategic planning; and
WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical develop-
ment of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by
instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a standard of
healthy living, imparting a desire for success and developing a sense of
fair play and competition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Devonte
Dixon upon the occasion of becoming a member of the 1,000 point club of
the William Floyd High School Varsity Basketball Team; and
WHEREAS, Devonte Dixon, a senior guard for the William Floyd High
School Varsity Basketball Team, recorded his 1,000th career point in his
team's 66-53 victory over Sachem North on Tuesday, January 13, 2015; and
WHEREAS, During the game, Devonte Dixon led all scorers with 35
points, including seven three pointers; and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by Devonte Dixon is due in
great part to the efforts of Head Coach Rob Hodgson Jr., Assistant
Coaches Ralph Thomas, Dennis Hulse, Jim Casey, and Athletic Director
Mark Mensch, skilled and inspirational tutors, respected for their abil-
ity to develop potential into excellence; and
WHEREAS, Devonte Dixon's performance throughout the season has been
outstanding and he was loyally and enthusiastically supported by family,
fans, friends and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in
athletic competition, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
exemplary athlete now stands honorably, with just pride in his accom-
plishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding
and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by his coaches,
teachers, and parents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Devonte Dixon upon the occasion of becoming a member of the
1,000 point club of the William Floyd High School Varsity Basketball
Team; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Devonte Dixon.