Assembly Resolution No. 626
BY: M. of A. McMahon
CONGRATULATING the Williamsville East Girls
Varsity Softball Team upon the occasion of capturing
the NYSPHSAA Class A 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
Williamsville East Girls Varsity Softball Team upon the occasion of
capturing the NYSPHSAA Class A Championship on Saturday, June 15, 2019,
at Harry J. Betar Jr. Recreational Park; and
WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
Flames defeated Ballston Spa in a 3-0 victory to win their first ever
State Championship; and
WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of scarlet and gold,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Flames throughout their journey as they ended their
flawless season with an impressive 27-0 overall record, ranking them
11th in the United States; and
WHEREAS, In a sport such as softball, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Chris Durr 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, Coach Chris Durr and all of the outstanding athletes on the
Williamsville East Girls Varsity Softball Team 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 Williamsville East Girls Varsity
Softball Team: Julia Warszawski, Mara Wanat, Abbie Stellrecht, Grace
Pogorzala, Summer Clark, Christy Mack, Cara Leone, Maddi Lane, Chelsea
McNamara, Ella Wesolowski, Bri Willick, Rachel Steffan, Maddy Miske and
Kayla Terwilliger; and Head Coach Chris Durr on their outstanding season
and overall team record; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Williamsville East Girls Varsity
Softball Team and Head Coach Chris Durr.
