Assembly Resolution No. 855
BY: M. of A. Simpson
CONGRATULATING Karlee Nims upon the occasion of
becoming a member of the 1,000-point club, one of
high school basketball's most exclusive groups
WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be
achieved only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit,
nurtured by dedicated coaching and strategic planning; and
WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical
development of the young people of this State, preparing them for the
future by instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a
standard of healthy living, imparting a desire for success and
developing a sense of fair play and competition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate
Karlee Nims upon the occasion of becoming a member of the 1,000-point
club, one of high school basketball's most exclusive groups; and
WHEREAS, A senior on the Hartford High School Varsity Girls
Basketball Team, Karlee Nims scored 14 first quarter points to mark her
1,000th point during a decisive 72-16 victory over Fort Ann High School
on Wednesday, December 15, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Karlee Nims' exceptional prowess on the court led the
Tanagers to an outstanding 20-5 overall record, the Section 2 Class D
Championship, and to the New York State Final Four; and
WHEREAS, This sharpshooter was named to the Adirondack League First
Team and the New York State Class D First Team; and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by Karlee Nims is due in
great part to the efforts of Coach Jason Johnson, a skilled and
inspirational tutor, respected for his ability to develop potential into
excellence; and
WHEREAS, Karlee Nims' performance throughout the season has been
outstanding and she has been loyally and enthusiastically supported by
family, fans, friends and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and
pay tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success
in athletic competition, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
exemplary athlete now stands honorably, with just pride in her
accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges,
understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided
by her coaches, teachers, and parents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Karlee Nims upon the occasion of becoming a member of the
1,000-point club, one of high school basketball's most exclusive groups;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Karlee Nims and Coach Jason Johnson.
