K 733: Congratulating the Corning High School Girls Rugby Team upon the occasion of capturing the 2025 RugbyNY High School Girls Championship

 Assembly Resolution No. 733 BY: M. of A. Palmesano CONGRATULATING the Corning Rugby Club upon the occasion of capturing the 2025 RugbyNY High School Girls 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 Corning Rugby Club upon the occasion of capturing the 2025 RugbyNY High School Girls Championship on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Ballentine Field at Syracuse University; and WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Corning Rugby Club defeated Orchard Park in a 29-10 victory to capture the Championship; and WHEREAS, Family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Corning Rugby Club throughout their journey as they ended their season with an impressive RugbyNY 6-0 overall record and Elite Girls Rugby League record of 3-4; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as rugby, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, coaches Bob McGee, Michael Larrabee, Craig Johnson, Ali Rhanime, Fionnagh Krenzer, Cat Hill, and EMT Kirk Estrada worked hard to hone the skills of this championship team, teaching these outstanding athletes lessons which will prove invaluable both on and off the field; and WHEREAS, The coaches and all of the outstanding athletes in the Corning Rugby Club 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 Corning Rugby Club: Alyssa Ainsworth, Silvana Bilcari, Jaylin Butler, Jana Butler, Lila Caprarella, Mia Caprarella, Keira Ceralde, Mckenna Clark, Kendra Close, Kendall Clowe, Katie Creath, Brianna DeMonstoy, Kaydence Ector, Lorelei Furney, Emma Hadlock, Sydney Hardee, Zoe Harmer, Jordan Hill, Kathryn Long, Cora McNeil, Lillian Medrek, Kiley Reedy, Kaegan Rhodes, Bella Scardina, Desirae Stickler, Karina Swarthout, Phoenix Wilcox, and Ella Yarnell; coaches Bob McGee, Michael Larrabee, Craig Johnson, Ali Rhanime, Fionnagh Krenzer, Cat Hill, and EMT Kirk Estrada on their outstanding season and capturing the 2025 High School Girls Rugby Championship; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the Corning Rugby Club and coaches Bob McGee, Michael Larrabee, Craig Johnson, Ali Rhanime, Fionnagh Krenzer, Cat Hill, and EMT Kirk Estrada.