Honor Nassau Diving Champion

February 5, 2020 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 Nicholas Shen upon the occasion of capturing the Nassau County Diving Championship on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at the Nassau Aquatic Center in East Meadow, New York; and WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and a fan base of family, friends and teammates, Nicholas Shen won his third consecutive state title with a record-breaking score of 580.35, defeating the runner-up by an astounding 35.8 points; and WHEREAS, With this monumental victory, Nicholas Shen will proudly represent Great Neck South High School at the NYSPHSAA Diving Championship on Friday, March 6, 2020, at the Nassau Aquatic Center; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as diving, which demands athletic prowess, concentration and agility, Coach Jim Morrow worked hard to hone the skills of this champion, teaching this outstanding athlete lessons which will prove invaluable both in and out of the pool; and WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved only through strenuous practice; Nicholas Shen's dedication to diving is a year-round, everyday commitment; he is highly focused and has developed a matchless work ethic; and WHEREAS, Nicholas Shen's exemplary performance is reflective of his dedication, determination and personal commitment; his achievements stand as a hallmark of what is best in the families, schools and communities across New York State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Nicholas Shen upon the occasion of capturing the Nassau County Diving Championship on February 5, 2020; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Nicholas Shen and Coach Jim Morrow.