K 833: Honoring Addisyn Van Dewater upon the occasion of her designation as the 2025 Ken-Ton Bee Female Athlete of the Year

 Assembly Resolution No. 833 BY: M. of A. Conrad HONORING Addisyn Van Dewater upon the occasion of her designation as the 2025 Ken-Ton Bee Female Athlete of the Year WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend outstanding student-athletes within the State of New York who have distinguished themselves through dedication, determination, and athletic achievement; and WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved only through rigorous training, mental and physical discipline, and a dedicated spirit, qualities all exemplified by Addisyn Van Dewater of Kenmore West High School; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Addisyn Van Dewater upon the occasion of her designation as the 2025 Ken-Ton Bee Female Athlete of the Year, a tribute that recognizes not only her exceptional accomplishments on the field and court, but also her character, leadership, and service to her school and community; and WHEREAS, A five-sport athlete who earned an extraordinary 17 varsity letters, Addisyn Van Dewater excelled in basketball, volleyball, track and field, lacrosse, and flag football, all while maintaining high academic standards and mentoring fellow students through unified sports; and WHEREAS, On the basketball court, Addisyn Van Dewater reached a career milestone achieved by only one other in Kenmore West history, surpassing 1,000 career points; during her senior season, she averaged 20 points per game, recorded 93 assists and 77 steals, and earned multiple First and Second Team Niagara Frontier League honors; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, her leadership was instrumental in Kenmore West's victory over a previously undefeated team in the Niagara Frontier League Championship during her junior year, a performance emblematic of her fearlessness, poise, and determination; and WHEREAS, Addisyn Van Dewater was a catalyst for the development of girls flag football in the Ken-Ton School District, serving as a team captain and leading the program to a 14-3 record and a sectional championship appearance in its inaugural season, while excelling as a quarterback and linebacker; and WHEREAS, Her numerous accolades include being named Kenmore West Female Athlete of the Year and Niagara PAL Female Athlete of the Year, honors that reflect her lasting impact not only within her school but across the wider region; and WHEREAS, Addisyn Van Dewater's excellence transcended athletics; she exhibited superior time-management skills, academic discipline, and a servant-leader mindset, crediting her family and mentors for instilling the values of hard work, integrity, and putting others first; and WHEREAS, This extraordinary young woman will continue her athletic and academic journey at SUNY Brockport, where she intends to major in physical education and compete at the collegiate level, a testament to her continued growth and commitment to excellence; and WHEREAS, Addisyn Van Dewater has served as a role model to her peers and younger athletes, leaving a legacy not only of athletic distinction but of leadership, mentorship, and community service, demonstrating the highest ideals of sportsmanship and personal character; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Addisyn Van Dewater upon the occasion of her designation as the 2025 Ken-Ton Bee Female Athlete of the Year, and to extend to her its highest commendation and best wishes for continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Addisyn Van Dewater.