Bill Text: NY J02437 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating the Plainedge Boys Wrestling Team upon the occasion of capturing the Division I title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on January 27, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-14 - ADOPTED [J02437 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02437-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2437

BY: Senator RHOADS

        CONGRATULATING  the  Plainedge Boys Wrestling Team
        upon the occasion of capturing the Division I  title
        at  the  NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on January
        27, 2024

  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
Plainedge  Boys  Wrestling  Team  upon  the  occasion  of  capturing the
Division I title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling  Championships  on  Saturday,
January 27, 2024, held at SRC Arena in Syracuse, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  This  is  a tremendous victory for Plainedge UFSD as it is
their first ever State Championship Team; and

  WHEREAS, In a  sport  such  as  wrestling,  which  demands  athletic
prowess,  speed  and  agility,  Head  Coach,  Rob  Shaver  and Assistant
Coaches, Matt Rich and Andrew Rakitzis have  worked  hard  to  hone  the
skills  of  this  championship team, teaching these outstanding athletes
lessons, which will prove invaluable both on and off the mat; and

  WHEREAS, The Plainedge Boys  Wrestling  Team  has  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 Plainedge Boys Wrestling Team: Dominic Agovino;  Thomas
Anderson;  Jake  Anglim;  Matthew  Caliendo;  Jaden  Camp;  Kyle Carter;
Vincent Cito;  John  Cynar;  Jake  Dephillips;  Cole  Dileonardo;  Shane
Dobbins;  Devin Downes; Dylan Fella; Jon Luca Frucci; Joseph Gallo; Nick
Gerbasi; Ryan Gurien; Dan Healey; Kieran Judge; James Kass; Joe  Manfre;
Peter  Mastroserio;  Jake  Nieto;  Luke  Nieto;  James  Petzold; Vincent
Petzold;  Thomas  Throo;  Mike  Ventricelli;  Steven  Ventricelli;  Nick
Aquino;  Head Coach, Rob Shaver; Assistant Coaches, Matt Rich and Andrew
Rakitzis; and  Athletic  Director,  T.J.  Burke  upon  the  occasion  of
capturing  the  Division I title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships
on January 27, 2024; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  the  Plainedge  Boys  Wrestling  Team;  Head Coach, Rob
Shaver; Assistant Coaches, Matt Rich and Andrew Rakitzis;  and  Athletic
Director, T.J. Burke.