Honor Emma White’s Powerlifting Win

2017 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 enhances the moral and physical development of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by encouraging a standard of healthy living, imparting a desire for success and developing a sense of fair play and competition; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Emma White upon the occasion of capturing the 123-pound Revolution Powerlifting Syndicate's Raw Classic Division at the Women's World Powerlifting Championship on September 16, 2017, in New Jersey; and WHEREAS, A resident of Granville, New York, Emma White competed in the 16-17 age group and the 123-pound weight class; she set four world records in all three events and total combined weight; her lifts included: squat, 200 pounds; bench press, 130 pounds; and deadlift, 285 pounds, for a total combined weight of 615 pounds; and WHEREAS, Emma White's deadlift was well over twice her body weight, and her total weight lifted in the three events exceeded more than five times her body weight; and WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by Emma White is due in great part to the efforts of Coach Pat Morris and Trainer Michael Gabriel, skilled and inspirational tutors, respected for their ability to develop potential into excellence; and WHEREAS, Emma White's overall record is outstanding; she has only been powerlifting since October of 2016, and has already earned eight world powerlifting records; and WHEREAS, Emma White was loyally and enthusiastically supported by parents Dawn and Nathan White, fans, friends and the community at large; and WHEREAS, Coach Pat Morris and Trainer Michael Gabriel have done a superb job in guiding, molding and inspiring Emma White towards her goals; and WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and accomplishment, and Coach Pat Morris, Trainer Michael Gabriel and Emma White have clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Emma White upon the occasion of capturing the 123-pound Revolution Powerlifting Syndicate's Raw Classic Division at the Women's World Powerlifting Championship; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Emma White, Coach Pat Morris, and Trainer Michael Gabriel.