Bill Text: NY K00868 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 868 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Caden Bellis 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) 2024-02-14 - adopted [K00868 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00868-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 868

BY: M. of A. Friend

        CONGRATULATING  Caden  Bellis upon the occasion of
        capturing the 138-pound Division II wrestling  title
        at  the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on February
        25, 2023

  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 Caden
Bellis  upon  the  occasion  of  capturing  the  138-pound  Division  II
wrestling  title  at  the  NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on Saturday,
February 25, 2023, at the MVP Arena in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and  a  fan  base  of  family,
friends  and  teammates, Caden Bellis defeated his opponent from Honeoye
Falls-Lima High School in a commanding 6-1 victory to win his first  New
York State title; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition,  Caden  Bellis  and  his  teammate,  Ousmane
Duncanson, shared the coveted The Sports Report  Wrestler  of  the  Year
honors; and

  WHEREAS,  A  standout  wrestler  for  the Tioga Tigers, Caden Bellis
ended his season with an  outstanding  overall  record  of  33-2;  after
suffering  a broken bone in the semifinals of the Southern Tier Memorial
on January 13, 2023, and subsequently, sitting out for 15 days, he  went
4-0,  including  three  falls and a major decision at the New York State
Duals, then went 10-0 in the individual postseason, with seven pins  and
a major decision; and

  WHEREAS,  In  a  sport  such  as  wrestling,  which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Kris Harrington  and  his  expert
coaching staff 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, Caden Bellis 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  Caden  Bellis 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 Caden Bellis and Head Coach Kris Harrington.