Bill Text: NY K00705 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 705

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Ousmane Duncanson upon the occasion of capturing the 160-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-06-08 - adopted [K00705 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00705-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 705

BY: M. of A. Friend

        CONGRATULATING Ousmane Duncanson upon the occasion
        of  capturing  the  160-pound  Division II 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
Ousmane Duncanson upon the occasion of capturing the 160-pound  Division
II  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, Ousmane Duncanson earned a Fall in a time of 4:22
over  his  opponent  from  Bolivar-Richburg  High  School to capture his
second consecutive New York State title, making him the  third  two-time
champion  in  the  storied  history  of  the Tioga High School wrestling
program; and

  WHEREAS, In addition, Ousmane  Duncanson  and  his  teammate,  Caden
Bellis,  shared  the  coveted  The  Sports  Report  Wrestler of the Year
honors; and

  WHEREAS, A standout wrestler for the Tioga Tigers, Ousmane Duncanson
ended his season with a perfect  overall  record  of  37-0;  during  the
postseason,  he was 10-0 with eight pins and one technical fall and went
4-0 at the New York State Duals, including three first-period falls; his
closest match was an 8-1 win in the New York State semifinals; and

  WHEREAS, In a  sport  such  as  wrestling,  which  demands  athletic
prowess,  speed  and  agility, Head Coach Kris Harrington and his expert
coaching staff 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,  Ousmane  Duncanson  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  Ousmane  Duncanson  upon  the  occasion  of  capturing the
160-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 Ousmane Duncanson and Head Coach Kris Harrington.