Bill Text: NY J00557 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating John Worthing upon the occasion of capturing the 138-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-05 - ADOPTED [J00557 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00557-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 557

BY: Senator AKSHAR

        CONGRATULATING  John Worthing upon the occasion of
        capturing the 138-pound Division II wrestling  title
        at  the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on February
        23, 2019

  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  John
Worthing  upon  the  occasion  of  capturing  the  138-pound Division II
wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA  Wrestling  Championships  on  Saturday,
February 23, 2019, at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  A standout wrestler for the Tioga Senior High School Team,
John Worthing was proudly  crowned  Division  II's  138-pound  wrestling
State Champion; and

  WHEREAS,  In  front  of  a  capacity crowd and a fan base of family,
friends and teammates, second-seeded John Worthing earned a 4-2 decision
over his first-seeded opponent from Tonawanda High School; and

  WHEREAS, John Worthing ended his season with an  impressive  overall
record of 39-3, making it one of Tioga High School's best; and

  WHEREAS,  In  a  sport  such  as  wrestling,  which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Kris Harrington  worked  hard  to
hone  the  skills  of  this  champion, teaching this outstanding athlete
lessons which will prove invaluable both on and off the mat; and

  WHEREAS,   John   Worthing   has   clearly   utilized    dedication,
determination  and  teamwork  in providing a lasting contribution to the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school; now, therefore,
be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
congratulate  John Worthing upon the occasion of capturing the 138-pound
Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships; and
be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to John Worthing and Coach Kris Harrington.