Bill Text: NY K00139 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Stevo Poulin upon the occasion of capturing the 106-pound Division I wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-04 - adopted [K00139 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00139-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 139

BY: M. of A. Walsh

        CONGRATULATING  Stevo  Poulin upon the occasion of
        capturing the 106-pound Division I  wrestling  title
        at  the  New  York State Public High School Athletic
        Association Wrestling Championships on February  23,
        2019

  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 Stevo
Poulin upon the occasion of capturing the 106-pound Division I wrestling
title  at  the  New  York  State Public High School Athletic Association
Wrestling Championships on Saturday, February 23,  2019,  at  the  Times
Union Center in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Since  a young age, Stevo Poulin has diligently worked for
this pinnacle moment; as a sophomore  at  Shenendehowa  High  School  in
Clifton  Park,  New  York, he was proudly crowned Division I's 106-pound
wrestling State Champion; and

  WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and  a  fan  base  of  family,
friends  and  teammates,  Stevo  Poulin  earned  a 4-3 decision win over
Minisink Valley freshman Zach Ryder to claim the title; and

  WHEREAS, Stevo Poulin has also  earned  accolades  at  the  national
level,  garnering  a  number  one  ranking by Wrestling USA Magazine and
InterMat Wrestling; and

  WHEREAS, Stevo Poulin capped  his  second  varsity  season  with  an
impressive  overall  record  of  44-0,  and his second consecutive state
championship; and

  WHEREAS, In a  sport  such  as  wrestling,  which  demands  athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Rob Weeks 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, Stevo Poulin 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  Stevo  Poulin upon the occasion of capturing the 106-pound
Division I wrestling title at the New  York  State  Public  High  School
Athletic Association Wrestling Championships; and be it further


  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Stevo Poulin,  Shenendehowa  Head  Coach  Rob  Weeks  and
Athletic Director Chris Culnan.