Bill Text: NY J03026 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Gianni Silvestri upon the occasion of capturing the 99-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-31 - ADOPTED [J03026 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J03026-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 3026 BY: Senator AKSHAR CONGRATULATING Gianni Silvestri upon the occasion of capturing the 99-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 Gianni Silvestri upon the occasion of capturing the 99-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 Gianni Silvestri earned a 5-4 decision over the number two seed from Canisteo-Greenwood High School; and WHEREAS, A standout wrestler for the Tioga Wrestling Team, eighth-grader Gianni Silvestri ended his season with this monumental win and an impressive overall record; this young athlete truly has an outstanding career ahead of him; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as wrestling, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Kris Hanington 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, Gianni Silvestri 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 Gianni Silvestri upon the occasion of capturing the 99-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 Gianni Silvestri and Head Coach Kris Hanington.