Senate Resolution No. 3243

BY: Senator GALLIVAN

CONGRATULATING the Eden High School Boys
Volleyball Team and Coach Robert Pierce upon the
occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Division II
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
Eden High School Boys Volleyball Team and Coach Robert Pierce upon the
occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Division 2 Championship; to the
praise and applause of their excited fans, the Raiders defeated Bellmore
JFK 25-18, 19-25, 21-25, 25-20, 15-8 to capture the Championship on
Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Suffolk County Community College in
Brentwood, New York; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of maroon and white,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Raiders throughout their journey as they ended their
season with an impressive 7-0 overall record; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as volleyball which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Robert Pierce 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, Coach Robert Pierce and all of the outstanding athletes on
the Eden High School Boys 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
school; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the members of the Eden High School Boys Volleyball Team:
Jacob Basinski, Alex Overhoff, Drew Hesse, Tome Filkov, Gavin Musielak,
John Snyder, Zach Brosnick, Collin Rigley, Josh Williams, and Lucas
Schlegel; Head Coach Robert Pierce, and Assistant Coach Rick Musielak 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 Eden High School Boys Volleyball Team,
Head Coach Robert Pierce, and Assistant Coach Rick Musielak.