Bill Text: NY K00672 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Nick LaMorte upon the occasion of capturing the 138-pound Division I wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-06-07 - adopted [K00672 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00672-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 672

BY: M. of A. Giglio JA

        CONGRATULATING  Nick  LaMorte upon the occasion of
        capturing the 138-pound Division I  wrestling  title
        at  the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on February
        25, 2023

  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  Nick
LaMorte  upon  the  occasion  of  capturing  the  138-pound  Division  I
wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA  Wrestling  Championships  on  Saturday,
February 25, 2023, at the MVP Arena in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  In  front  of  a  capacity crowd and a fan base of family,
friends and teammates, Nick LaMorte earned a decisive 6-1  victory  over
his opponent from Monroe-Woodbury High School; and

  WHEREAS,  A  standout  wrestler  for  the  Rocky  Point Eagles, Nick
LaMorte ended his season with a perfect overall record of 44-0, and  his
high  school  wrestling career with a 174-31 record; after graduating in
June of 2023, he plans to wrestle for the University of Oklahoma; and

  WHEREAS, In a  sport  such  as  wrestling,  which  demands  athletic
prowess,  speed  and agility, Head Coach Darren Goldstein 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, Nick LaMorte 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  Nick  LaMorte upon the occasion of capturing the 138-pound
Division I wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships;  and
be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nick LaMorte and Head Coach Darren Goldstein.