Senate Resolution No. 1181

BY: Senator SEWARD

CONGRATULATING the Moravia High School Boys
Varsity Basketball Team and Coach Todd Mulvaney upon
the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class C
Championship

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
Moravia High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team and Coach Todd Mulvaney
upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class C Championship; and

WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Blue
Devils claimed the state title with one of their most dominating
performances of the season, defeating Lake George High School 54-39 in
the NYSPHSAA Championship on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the Floyd L.
Maines Memorial Arena in Binghamton, New York; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of gray and blue,
family, friends, and the community-at-large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Blue Devils throughout their journey as they ended their
season with the first New York State Class C Championship in the
school's history; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as basketball, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Todd Mulvaney and his expert
coaching staff 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, The team's success is a testament to the outstanding
commitment of the players and coaches, along with the unwavering support
of family, fans, friends and the Moravia community at large; and

WHEREAS, The Moravia Boys Basketball Team has also demonstrated
excellence in the classroom, receiving the NYSPHSAA scholar-athlete team
award for the 2017 winter season and living up to the definition of true
student-athletes; and

WHEREAS, Coach Todd Mulvaney and all of the outstanding athletes on
the Moravia High School Boys Varsity Basketball 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 Moravia High School Boys Varsity
Basketball Team: Scottie Sovocool, Carter Flick, Zack Becker, Zach
Stanton, Jack Fedrizzi, Kaleb Stayton, Jordan Crossgrove, Kaden Hooper,
Lin Wei Chen, Austin Kulas, Parker Dickenson, Dustin Mondics, Gavin
Genson, Gabe Short, Brady Knutson and Joey Ettinger; Head Coach Todd
Mulvaney; and Assistant Coaches Brian Jackson and Joey Volpicelli on
their outstanding season and overall team record; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Moravia High School Boys Varsity
Basketball Team, Head Coach Todd Mulvaney, and Assistant Coaches Brian
Jackson and Joey Volpicelli.