Senate Resolution No. 3025 BY: Senator AKSHAR CONGRATULATING Dante Geislinger upon the occasion of capturing the 113-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on February 29, 2020 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 Dante Geislinger upon the occasion of capturing the 113-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and a fan base of family, friends and teammates, top-seeded Dante Geislinger earned a 3-2 decision over the number two seed from Bayport Blue Point High School; and WHEREAS, This monumental win capped an outstanding career at the New York State Championships with 12 wins, zero defeats, and three titles, making this senior from Norwich High School the 10th wrestler from Section 4 to accomplish such an incredible feat; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as wrestling, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Robert Hagenbuch 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, Dante Geislinger 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 Dante Geislinger upon the occasion of capturing the 113-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on February 29, 2020; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dante Geislinger and Head Coach Robert Hagenbuch.