Bill Text: NY J00053 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Sean Goldrick upon the occasion of winning a Gold Medal in Bocce at the 2022 Special Olympic USA Games

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-10 - ADOPTED [J00053 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00053-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 53

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Sean Goldrick upon the occasion of
        winning a Gold Medal in Bocce at  the  2022  Special
        Olympic USA Games

  WHEREAS,  It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay just tribute to those citizens who embody the true American  spirit,
demonstrating  personal  courage  and  conviction in pursuit of athletic
achievement; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
congratulate Sean Goldrick upon the occasion of winning a Gold Medal  in
Bocce  at  the 2022 Special Olympic USA Games which were held June 5-12,
2022, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida; and

  WHEREAS, Local Olympian Sean Goldrick, 42, returned home a  champion
of  the  Bocce Ball section of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games which
featured a wide variety of more than 300 athletes, including those  from
the   islands,   competing   in   Bocce  singles,  doubles  and  unified
competitions; and

  WHEREAS, A  resident  of  New  Hartford,  New  York,  Sean  Goldrick
captured  a  bronze  medal  in  singles,  a gold medal in doubles, and a
bronze medal in the team event; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition  to  Bocce,  Sean  Goldrick  enjoys  golfing,
bowling, competing in track and field, and is an equestrian; he has also
participated in swimming and basketball competitions; and

  WHEREAS,  The  athletic  talent displayed by Sean Goldrick is due in
great part to the efforts of  his  coaches,  skilled  and  inspirational
tutors,   respected   for   their  ability  to  develop  potential  into
excellence; and

  WHEREAS, A determined, strong and dedicated athlete, Sean Goldrick's
drive to work, learn and improve his skills no  matter  what  are  truly
unmatched; and

  WHEREAS,  Through  sports,  Sean  Goldrick  developed the talent and
confidence to become a national champion; and

  WHEREAS,  Overcoming  much  adversity,  Sean   Goldrick's   positive
attitude  and tireless dedication has inspired countless others to reach
their highest potential; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  and
applaud  the  achievements  of its citizens who would elect to challenge
life with an uncommon spirit and determination, demonstrating by example
and  purposeful  action  that  commitment  to  personal  goals  is   the
wellspring of self-fulfillment and triumph; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Sean Goldrick upon the occasion of winning a Gold Medal  in
Bocce at the 2022 Special Olympic USA Games; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sean Goldrick.