Bill Text: NY K00093 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Tyler Adams for special recognition as a member of the United States Men's National Soccer Team at the 2022 World Cup Tournament in Qatar

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-07 - adopted [K00093 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00093-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 93

BY: M. of A. Beephan

        CONGRATULATING  Tyler  Adams  upon the occasion of
        his designation for special recognition as a  member
        of  the  United States Men's National Soccer Team at
        the 2022 World Cup Tournament in Qatar

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its full
recognition and grateful tribute to the athletes of New York  State  who
have  dedicated  their  purposeful  lives  to  athletic  achievement and
proudly represented their great State and Nation in international sports
competition; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
congratulate Tyler Adams  upon  the  occasion  of  his  designation  for
special  recognition  as  a  member  of the United States Men's National
Soccer Team at the 2022 World Cup Tournament in Qatar; and

  WHEREAS, To the praise and  applause  of  their  excited  fans,  the
United  States  Men's  National Soccer Team tied both Wales and England,
and defeated Iran 1-0 to advance to the Round of  16  of  this  renowned
international tournament; and

  WHEREAS,  Tyler Adams, a resident of Wappingers Falls, New York, led
his team as Captain through four hard fought battles, proving the United
States was a force to be reckoned with; for his  strong  leadership  and
work  ethic,  he  was  voted the 2022 BioSteel Soccer Male Player of the
Year; and

  WHEREAS, Born on February 14, 1999, Tyler Adams was a  star  athlete
on  the Roy C. Ketcham High School soccer team; in 2012, he started with
the New York Red Bulls where he played in the U13, U14, and U16 leagues;
in 2015, he signed with the Red Bulls II team which  won  the  2016  USL
Cup; and

  WHEREAS,  Tyler  Adams  then  joined  the  MLS team the New York Red
Bulls, and helped his team capture the 2018  Supporters  Shield,  before
playing  for  the RB Leipzig in Germany where he scored the winning goal
which brought the club to the UEFA Champions League semifinals  for  the
first  time;  he was also instrumental in the team winning the 2021-2022
DFB Pokal title; and

  WHEREAS, On July 6, 2022, Tyler Adams  transferred  to  the  English
Premier League Club Leeds United and made his debut in a 2-1 win against
the Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 6, 2022; and

  WHEREAS,  A role model for all, Tyler Adams is a talented, dedicated
athlete who has brought honor  to  his  family,  his  coaches,  and  his
community  of friends who have encouraged his progress and commended his
hard work; and

  WHEREAS, Tyler Adams' character and achievements truly  stand  as  a
sterling  example  and  inspiration  to  all  who  would  aspire to such
extraordinary success; and


  WHEREAS,  Many  will  only dream of competing in the World Cup; this
talented athlete from the great State of New York, through his hard work
and tenacious spirit, has made that vision a reality,  and  has  proudly
represented   his  country  in  competition  among  the  world's  finest
athletes, an honor that gives just cause for his family,  community  and
State to be exceedingly proud of his achievements; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Tyler Adams  upon  the  occasion  of  his  designation  for
special  recognition  as  a  member  of the United States Men's National
Soccer Team at the 2022 World Cup Tournament in Qatar; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Tyler Adams.