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Honor Special Olympics Medalist

Official title

“Congratulating Liam Mrotzek upon the occasion of winning a Bronze Medal in the 2017 Special Olympic World Winter Games”

Sponsor Carl L. MarcellinoSD-5
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Liam Mrotzek for winning a Bronze Medal at the 2017 Special Olympic World Winter Games.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of inclusion and perseverance by recognizing an athlete who has excelled despite physical challenges, sending a message that achievement is possible for all.

  2. Raises public awareness about the Special Olympics and adaptive sports, helping to reduce stigma and encourage greater participation and support for individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities.

  3. Acknowledges the role of community—such as classmates and alumni—in supporting athletes, underlining the importance of teamwork and mentorship in achieving personal and collective goals.

  4. Serves as an official record of achievement, which can inspire others with disabilities and their families, and reinforce the importance of investing in adaptive sports programs at local and national levels.

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Honor Special Olympics Medalist

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Carl L. Marcellino

Senator · Senate District 5

Chair, Education

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 1341 BY: Senator MARCELLINO CONGRATULATING Liam Mrotzek upon the occasion of winning a Bronze Medal in the 2017 Special Olympic World Winter Games WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay just tribute to… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1341 BY: Senator MARCELLINO CONGRATULATING Liam Mrotzek upon the occasion of winning a Bronze Medal in the 2017 Special Olympic World Winter Games WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay just tribute to those citizens who embody the true American spirit, demonstrating personal courage and conviction in pursuit of athletic achievement without regard to physical limitation; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Liam Mrotzek upon the occasion of winning a Bronze Medal in the 2017 Special Olympic World Winter Games; and WHEREAS, Liam Mrotzek, a member of the Special Olympics U.S. National Snowshoe Team, competed in the 2017 Special Olympic World Winter Games in the city of Ramsau, Austria; and WHEREAS, He has participated in the Special Olympics Snow Shoe program for past five years, and has attended state games for five years as well as regional competitions in Queensbury, New York; and WHEREAS, Liam Mrotzek medals in all events; he participates in the 200m; 400m and the 4x100 meter with his classmates from Huntington High School; and WHEREAS, Two team members are Alumni of Huntington High School, and they actually extended their practice season to help Liam train for this year's World Games; and WHEREAS, This year, Liam Mrotzek attended a training camp in Killington, Vermont, where it was determined that he would run the 200m, 400m and the 4 x 400m relay; subsequently, he medaled in the 200m and the 4 x 400m relay in the world games, and placed 7th in the 400m; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and applaud the achievements of its citizens who would elect to challenge life with an uncommon spirit and determination, demonstrating by example and purposeful action that commitment to personal goals is the wellspring of self-fulfillment and triumph; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Liam Mrotzek upon the occasion of winning a Bronze Medal in the 2017 Special Olympic World Winter Games, and to wish him the best in all his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Liam Mrotzek.

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