Bill Text: NY K00191 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 191 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Zachary Lawrence upon the occasion of capturing the 152-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-18 - adopted [K00191 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00191-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 191

BY: M. of A. Santabarbara

        CONGRATULATING  Zachary Lawrence upon the occasion
        of capturing the  152-pound  Division  II  wrestling
        title  at  the  NYSPHSAA  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
Zachary  Lawrence  upon the occasion of capturing the 152-pound Division
II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on  Saturday,
February 23, 2019, at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  A  standout  wrestler for the Duanesburg High School Team,
Zachary Lawrence was proudly crowned Division II's  152-pound  wrestling
State Champion; and

  WHEREAS,  In  front  of  a  capacity crowd and a fan base of family,
friends and teammates, top-seeded Zachary Lawrence  earned  a  thrilling
3-2 decision over his opponent from Norwich High School; and

  WHEREAS,  Zachary  Lawrence  ended  his  season  with  an impressive
overall record of 50-0, making it one of Duanesburg High School's  best;
throughout  his  exemplary  career,  he  posted an outstanding record of
277-23; and

  WHEREAS, In a  sport  such  as  wrestling,  which  demands  athletic
prowess,  speed  and agility, Head Coach Ryan Patrie 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,   Zachary   Lawrence   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  Zachary  Lawrence  upon  the  occasion  of  capturing  the
152-pound   Division  II  wrestling  title  at  the  NYSPHSAA  Wrestling
Championships on February 23, 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Zachary Lawrence and Head Coach Ryan Patrie.