Honor Brianna Lindo Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 4798 BY: Senator COMRIE CONGRATULATING Brianna Lindo upon the occasion of being selected as the Girls New York State Youth Track and Field Athlete of the Year by USATF New York WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical development of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a standard of healthy living, imparting a desire for success and developing a sense of fair play and competition; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with its long-standing traditions, to honor the achievements of its young citizens and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and accomplishments exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and nation; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Brianna Lindo upon the occasion being selected as the Girls New York State Youth Track and Field Athlete of the Year by USATF New York; and WHEREAS, At the young age of seven, Brianna Lindo joined the New York Novas Track Club; just one year later, she won the 2015 USATF Cross Country National Championship in Albuquerque, New Mexico; during the 2000m race, she easily beat her closest opponent by 27 seconds; and WHEREAS, Brianna Lindo excels at numerous events, holding the indoor facility record in both the 600m run and high jump at the Ocean Breeze Sports Complex; and WHEREAS, In 2017, Brianna Lindo captured the AAU and USATF Cross Country National titles, and was instrumental in helping the 9-10 year-old team win the title in North Carolina; her most recent accomplishment was winning the Colgate Games 400m Championship in February of 2018; and WHEREAS, This exceptional athlete and team leader has been recognized as the New York Athlete of the Month on many occasions, but is most proud or her relay participation and team honors such as association records in the 9-10 and 11-12 year-old divisions 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 races; and WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her teammates, Brianna Lindo has brought honor to her family, club and community; and WHEREAS, Brianna Lindo may stand with pride in her achievements, experiencing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her accomplishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences in her future; and WHEREAS, Brianna Lindo's hard work and determination represents the potential inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to honor this young woman, recognizing her achievements and the promise of his future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Brianna Lindo upon the occasion of being selected as the Girls New York State Youth Track and Field Athlete of the Year by USATF New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Brianna Lindo.