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Honor John Worthing's Wrestling Win

Official title

“Congratulating John Worthing upon the occasion of capturing the 138-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships”

Sponsor Fredrick J. Akshar IISD-52
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates John Worthing for winning the 138-pound Division II wrestling title at the 2019 NYSPHSAA Championships.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the significant commitment and discipline required for high school athletes to achieve state-level success. , serving as motivation for peers and younger students to pursue excellence in both sports and academics.

  2. Underscores the positive influence of supportive communities—including coaches, families, and schools—on youth development. , demonstrating how collective encouragement and mentorship can foster outstanding achievements.

  3. Reinforces the value of sportsmanship, teamwork, and perseverance as life skills. , suggesting that lessons learned through athletic competition can have lasting benefits beyond the wrestling mat.

  4. Acknowledges and celebrates local and regional pride. , helping to build a sense of identity and unity within the school and broader community by recognizing exceptional accomplishments.

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Honor John Worthing's Wrestling Win

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Fredrick J. Akshar II

Senator · Senate District 52

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 557 BY: Senator AKSHAR CONGRATULATING John Worthing upon the occasion of capturing the 138-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on February

23, 2019 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… Show all

23, 2019 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 John Worthing upon the occasion of capturing the 138-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on Saturday,

February 23, 2019, at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, A standout wrestler for the Tioga Senior High School Team, John Worthing was proudly crowned Division II's 138-pound wrestling State Champion; and WHEREAS, In front of a capacity… Show all

February 23, 2019, at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, A standout wrestler for the Tioga Senior High School Team, John Worthing was proudly crowned Division II's 138-pound wrestling State Champion; and WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and a fan base of family, friends and teammates, second-seeded John Worthing earned a 4-2 decision over his first-seeded opponent from Tonawanda High School; and WHEREAS, John Worthing ended his season with an impressive overall record of 39-3, making it one of Tioga High School's best; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as wrestling, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Kris Harrington 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, John Worthing 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 John Worthing upon the occasion of capturing the 138-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to John Worthing and Coach Kris Harrington.

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