K 200: Congratulating the St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's Men's Ice Hockey Team upon the occasion of winning the New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association State Championship

 Assembly Resolution No. 200 BY: M. of A. Conrad CONGRATULATING the St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's Men's Ice Hockey Team upon the occasion of winning the New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association State 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 St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's Men's Ice Hockey Team upon the occasion of winning the New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association State Championship; and WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Marauders defeated Iona Prep in a 2-0 victory on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Abe Stark Arena in Coney Island, New York, to capture the championship title; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of maroon, silver, and white, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Marauders throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive overall record; and WHEREAS, Contributing to a team sport presents student athletes with the opportunity to contribute to something greater than themselves, forming life-long bonds of brotherhood and instilling within them a sense of pride, passion, and dedication, which will be carried with them throughout all future endeavors; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as hockey, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Coach Jon Christiano and his skilled 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 ice; and WHEREAS, Coach Jon Christiano and all the outstanding athletes on the St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's Men's Ice Hockey 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 St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's Men's Ice Hockey Team: Enzo Murphy, Charlie Myszka, James VanEgmond, Anderson Cornwell, Caden Gibson, Nolan Peiper, Dillon McMahon, Joshua Iuvino, Max Gilbert, Jake Economou, Will Rapp, Jacob Gordon, Nicolas Rivet, Zachary Sullivan, Liam Woeppel, Quinn McKendry, Ronald Pilat, Johnny Provenzo, Salvatore Ragusa, Dylan Gilbert, Jackson Deakin, Niko Mackiewicz, Matteo Mancini, and Jackson Grande; and Coach Jon Christiano 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 St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's Men's Ice Hockey Team and Coach Jon Christiano.