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.