K 705: Congratulating the North Rockland High School Girls Varsity Bowling Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Division 1 Championship

 Assembly Resolution No. 705 BY: M. of A. Carroll P CONGRATULATING the North Rockland High School Girls Varsity Bowling Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Division 1 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 Girls Varsity Bowling Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Division 1 Championship; and WHEREAS, The North Rockland Girls Varsity Bowling Team secured the 2025 Division 1 State Championship on Friday, March 14, 2025, at AMF Strike 'N' Spare Lanes in Syracuse, New York; and WHEREAS, Despite being behind going into the final game of the tournament, the North Rockland Girls Varsity Bowling Team showed resilience and brought a championship back to Rockland County; and WHEREAS, This victory demonstrates the continued success of the North Rockland Girls Varsity Bowling Team, with the team also winning championships in 2019 and 2022; 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 Girls Varsity Bowling Team: Lilianna Boulay, Kaylee Dabreau, Jane DeSimone, Riley Ferguson, Penelope Hernandez, Lily Conrad, Gianna Varano, and Sophia Vinci; Head Coaches Joan Nelson and Don Laspina; 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 Girls Varsity Bowling Team; Head Coaches Joan Nelson and Don Laspina; 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.