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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

CONGRATULATING THE BURRILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BRONCOS ON WINNING

THE DIVISION II FIELD HOCKEY TITLE

     

     

     Introduced By: Senator P Fogarty

     Date Introduced: February 07, 2013

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, Excellence and success in field hockey can only be achieved through

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strenuous practice, team play and spirit, dedicated coaching, and confidence; and

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     WHEREAS, When the Burrillville Broncos faced the Smithfield Sentinels for the R.I.

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Interscholastic League Division II Field Hockey Championship, the season’s truly ultimate

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contest for both teams, the Broncos captured the title, marking their first state title since capturing

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four-straight Division I crowns from 1984 to 1987; and

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     WHEREAS, After the first half ended in a scoreless tie, with the Broncos mustering three

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shots and the Sentinels only one, a lone Broncos’ score by sophomore forward Kasey Desrosiers,

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well into the second half, produced the winning goal and resulted in a final game total of 1-0 for

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the Broncos; and

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     WHEREAS, With head coach Sue Burgess and team tri-captains Laura Hauser, Alex

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LeClair, and Brittany Bebeau leading the team through a year of excitement and triumph, the

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Broncos ended their unbeaten season at 16-0-1; and

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     WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical development of

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young people, preparing them for a brighter future by instilling the value of teamwork, the desire

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for success, a routine of healthy living, and a sense of fair play; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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hereby enthusiastically congratulates the Burrillville Broncos on their outstanding season and

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overall team record and for capturing the Division II Field Hockey Championship Title. We

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furthermore wish team members and coaches good health, much happiness, and continued

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success in all their future endeavors; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Sue Burgess, Head Coach of the Burrillville

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Broncos.

     

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