Honor Discus Champion Michael Gabriel

Senate Resolution No. 5883 BY: Senator LITTLE CONGRATULATING Michael Gabriel upon the occasion of capturing the 2018 Outdoor NYSPHSAA Boys Championship in the discus throw on June 8, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those young people within the State of New York who, by achieving outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and brought pride to their school and community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Michael Gabriel upon the occasion of capturing the 2018 Outdoor NYSPHSAA Boys Championship in the discus throw on Friday, June

8, 2018, at Cicero-North Syracuse High School in North Syracuse, New York; and WHEREAS, A standout discus thrower for the Greenwich Witches, Michael Gabriel captured the state championship at the NYSPHSAA Track and Field meet on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Cicero-North Syracuse High School in North Syracuse, New York; and WHEREAS, Michael Gabriel won the Division II Discus Throw Championship with an incredible throw of 150 feet, 10 inches; three of his six throws were farther than 150 feet and he only fouled once; and WHEREAS, In addition to his monumental win, Michael Gabriel finished fourth in the Division II shot put event with a throw of 53-7 ¢ feet; entering the Federation part of the state meet, he was seeded sixth among all public school throwers in the shot put and seventh in the discus; and WHEREAS, During the weekend of June 16, 2018, Michael Gabriel will compete in the hammer throw event at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor Championships; and WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by Michael Gabriel is due in great part to the efforts of Coach Pat Morris, a skilled and inspirational tutor, respected for his ability to develop potential into excellence; and WHEREAS, Michael Gabriel's overall record is outstanding; he was loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the community at large; and WHEREAS, Athletically and academically, Michael Gabriel has proven himself to be an unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favorably on his school; and WHEREAS, Coach Pat Morris has done a superb job in guiding, molding and inspiring Michael Gabriel towards his goals; and WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and accomplishment, and Coach Pat Morris and Michael Gabriel have clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Michael Gabriel upon the occasion of capturing the 2018 Outdoor NYSPHSAA Boys Championship in the discus throw on June 8, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Michael Gabriel and Coach Pat Morris.