Assembly Resolution No. 210 BY: M. of A. Palmesano CONGRATULATING Dylan Houseknecht upon the occasion of capturing the 285-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 Dylan Houseknecht upon the occasion of capturing the 285-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 Odessa-Montour Wrestling Team, Dylan Houseknecht was proudly crowned Division II's 285-pound wrestling State Champion; this monumental win was the first in his school's history; and WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and a fan base of family, friends and teammates, number three-seeded Dylan Houseknecht earned a 4-2 decision in overtime over his rival from Newark Valley High School; and WHEREAS, Dylan Houseknecht ended his season with an impressive overall record of 44-2, making it one of Odessa-Montour Central School District's best; and WHEREAS, In addition to wrestling, Dylan Houseknecht is a valuable member of both the football and track teams and attends the GST BOCES Criminal Justice Program; currently, he is ranked 14th in his class with a GPA of 91; after high school, he plans to continue his education at SUNY Cortland; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as wrestling, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Coaches Bill Lindsley and Daniel Batchelder 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, Dylan Houseknecht 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 Dylan Houseknecht upon the occasion of capturing the 285-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dylan Houseknecht and Coaches Bill Lindsley and Daniel Bathchelder.