Bill Text: NY J01767 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1767

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Brynn Shepardson upon the occasion of capturing the 152-pound Division III wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championships on January 26, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-02-06 - ADOPTED [J01767 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01767-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1767

BY: Senator WALCZYK

        CONGRATULATING  Brynn Shepardson upon the occasion
        of capturing the 152-pound  Division  III  wrestling
        title  at the NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championships
        on January 26, 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 Brynn
Shepardson upon the occasion of capturing  the  152-pound  Division  III
wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championships on Friday,
January 26, 2024, held at SRC Arena in Onondaga, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  In  front  of  a  capacity crowd and a fan base of family,
friends and teammates, Brynn Shepardson claimed  the  2024  championship
title by pinning Shenendehowa's Isabella Gretzinger three minutes and 43
seconds  into  the  match;  finishing  in  fourth place in the 145-pound
weight class last winter, this season she moved up to 152 and took  home
the state invite crown; and

  WHEREAS, Currently ranked No. 22 in the Nation, Brynn Shepardson has
placed 4th at Fargo 2023, 1st at Coxsackie-Athens Invitational 2024, and
2nd at Eastern States 2024; and

  WHEREAS,  A  standout  wrestler  for  the Mounties, Brynn Shepardson
ended her season with an outstanding overall record of 44-17; and

  WHEREAS, A junior at Little Falls High School, Brynn Shepardson is a
high achieving scholar, National Honor Society member, and a three sport
athlete; she also finds time to volunteer throughout her  community  for
various organizations outside of school; and

  WHEREAS,  In  a  sport  such  as  wrestling,  which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Coaches Brian Stever, Sam Milikien, and Marc
Verri have 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,   Brynn   Shepardson   has   clearly  utilized  dedication,
determination and teamwork in providing a lasting  contribution  to  the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of her school; now, therefore,
be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate  Brynn  Shepardson  upon  the  occasion  of  capturing  the

152-pound  Division  III wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling
Championships on January 26, 2024; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Brynn Shepardson and Coaches Brian Stever, Sam  Milikien,
and Marc Verri.