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Senate
Resolution 806
By:
Senator Staton of the 18th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the 2008 Stratford Academy boys soccer team; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
through perseverance and iron determination, the 2008 Stratford Academy boys
soccer team earned the top ranking in this state, earning the school its first
State Championship title in boys soccer in nine years; and
WHEREAS,
captains Scott Stevens and David O' Shaughnessey led this superlative team to
complete their 2008 season with an amazing record of 15-6-1; and
WHEREAS,
the 2008 roster consisted of talented athletes Ben Bowdoin, Joey Cleveland,
Chidi Ekeledo, Obi Ekeledo, Austin Etheridge, Stuart Firth, Matthew Fuller, Samy
Gabriel, Benton Graves, Mack Hodges, Stuart Kent, John Lyons, Rodney Noel,
Becker O'Shaughnessey, David O'Shaughnessey, Kishan Patel, Mitchell Pearson,
Ryan Ridley, Scott Stevens, Bo Stroup, John Treadwell, Thomas Watson, and
Brandon Wood; and
WHEREAS,
Obi Ekeledo, David O'Shaughnessey, Scott Stevens, and Bo Stroup were selected to
the All-State and All-Region teams and Mack Hodges was selected to the
All-Region team; and
WHEREAS,
the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding
athletic ability, the dedication and hard work, and the unity of purpose and
spirit of each member of the team; their superb offensive and defensive talents;
and the astute direction of Head Coach James Jordan, Assistant Coaches Jeff Hale
and Scott Serafy, and Manager Emmy Stroup; and
WHEREAS,
as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by
performing with courage and precision over months of training and competition,
it is abundantly proper to call them
champions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body congratulate the 2008 Stratford Academy boys soccer team for winning the State Championship and extend their sincere best wishes for future success.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body congratulate the 2008 Stratford Academy boys soccer team for winning the State Championship and extend their sincere best wishes for future success.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit copies of this resolution to Head Coach James Jordan.