K 704: Congratulating the North Rockland High School Track and Field Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship

 Assembly Resolution No. 704 BY: M. of A. Carroll P CONGRATULATING the North Rockland High School Track and Field Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA 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 North Rockland High School Track and Field Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship; and WHEREAS, The North Rockland Track and Field team secured State Championships in the 4x200 Meter Boys Relay and Boys 1000 Meter on March 8, 2025, at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Staten Island, New York; and WHEREAS, With their championship victory in the 4x200 Meter Boys Relay, the team proved themselves to be the fastest of all time in the event, setting a new state record of 1:27.22; and WHEREAS, Family, friends, and the community loyally and enthusiastically supported the Red Raiders throughout the year; and WHEREAS, These outstanding North Rockland High School athletes have clearly demonstrated 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 North Rockland Track and Field Team: Jaquan Johnson, Naji Mosley, Darwin Almonte, Javon Lawrence, and Claudel Chery; and Head Coaches Orlando Rivera and Steve Sutton on their outstanding season and overall team record; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to members of the North Rockland Track and Field Team; Head Coaches Orlando Rivera and Steve Sutton; Director of Athletics Joe Casarella; Director of Physical Education, Health & Athletics Mike Castaldo; Athletic Secretary Sheila Sydnor; Athletic Events/Equipment Manager/Supervisor Kevin Hanlon; Principal Lauren DaPonte; and Dr. Kris Felicello, Superintendent of Schools.