Congratulate Wrestling Champion

2018 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 Orion Anderson upon the occasion of capturing the 126-pound Division II wrestling title at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Wrestling Championships on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Since a young age, Orion Anderson has diligently worked for this pinnacle moment; a senior at Schuylerville High School in Schuylerville, New York, he was proudly crowned Division II's 126-pound wrestling State Champion for the third straight time; and WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and a fan base of family, friends and teammates, number one-seeded Orion Anderson earned a decisive 26 second pin over his number three-seeded opponent from Port Jefferson High School; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as wrestling, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Paul Zembrowski 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, Orion Anderson 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 Orion Anderson upon the occasion of capturing the 126-pound Division II wrestling title at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Wrestling Championships on February 24, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Orion Anderson and Coach Paul Zembrowski.