Bill > K00120

This resolution commends the Ward Melville High School Girls Soccer Team for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA (New York State Public High School Athletic Association) Class AAA Championship on November 17, 2024, by defeating Arlington 1-0. The resolution highlights the team's exceptional achievements, including an undefeated season with a 20-0-1 record and an impressive 63-game winning streak, which represents a Long Island girls' soccer record. The document recognizes the team's coaches, John Diehl and Louise Williams, for their dedication in developing the athletes' skills and fostering teamwork, and specifically names all 29 team members. The resolution emphasizes the broader value of athletic competition in developing moral and physical attributes, such as teamwork, fair play, and healthy living. By formally acknowledging the team's success, the legislative body celebrates the athletes' excellence and the positive impact of their achievements on their school and community.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K120