Senate Resolution No. 447
BY: Senator MYRIE
CONGRATULATING the Medgar Evers College Men and
Women's Indoor Track and Field Teams upon the
occasion of capturing the 2025 CUNYAC Indoor Track
and Field Championships on March 1, 2025
WHEREAS, Individual and team championships are highly sought after
in collegiate 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
Medgar Evers College Men and Women's Indoor Track and Field Teams upon
the occasion of capturing the 2025 CUNYAC Indoor Track and Field
Championships on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Nike Track & Field
Center in New York, New York; and
WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
Medgar Evers College Men's Indoor Track and Field team has captured the
CUNYAC Championship for the second time in its program history; the
Medgar Evers College Women's Indoor Track and Field team won their third
championship in their program's history; this achievement marks the
second consecutive title win for each team in back-to-back years; and
WHEREAS, The Men's Cougars worked as a team to achieve 193 points by
the end of the meet; the Women's team finished with 202 points, and both
hard-working teams surpassed Hunter College for the title win; and
WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of black and gold,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Cougars throughout their journey as they ended their
seasons with impressive overall records; and
WHEREAS, In a sport such as track and field, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Hugh Reid, and his expert
coaching staff worked hard to hone the skills of these championship
teams, teaching these outstanding athletes lessons which will prove
invaluable both on and off the track; and
WHEREAS, Coach Hugh Reid and all the outstanding athletes on the
Medgar Evers College Men and Women's Indoor Track and Field teams 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 Medgar Evers College Men's Indoor Track
and Field Teams: Adeolu Adeyemi, Jalen Atkinson, Chance Ault-Rodriguez,
Chris Edosomwan, Joshua Felix, Daniel Forbes, Reco Griffith, Kayshaun
Higgs, Omari Hinds, Jose Janvier, Jahiem Johnson, Rupert Luard-Charles,
Chrisnel Nicolas, Michael Ortega, Denzel Pineda, Tyler Smith, Dontay
Washington, Nicholas Winns, and Zion Young-Baez; the members of the
Medgar Evers College Women's Indoor Track and Field team: Maritza
Argueta, Aaliyah Bartholomew, Rinnah Brown, Sariyah Brumaire, Nia
Butler, Shaniya Chung, Jada Clayton, Keyona Evans, Toshel Goffe, Kenia
Irish-Bramble, Jada Lambert, Jennifer Metra, Nana Samake, Thenica
Thompson, Kinnik Timothy, Raine Williams, Saviah Williams; Assistant
Coach, Aaron Dickens; and Head Coach Hugh Reid upon the occasion of
capturing the 2025 CUNYAC Indoor Track and Field Championships on March
1, 2025; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Medgar Evers College Men and Women's
Indoor Track and Field Teams, Assistant Coach Aaron Dickens, and Head
Coach Hugh Reid.