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Honor Colton Havens' Wrestling Win

Official title

“Congratulating Colton Havens upon the occasion of his capturing the 2025 NYSPHSAA Men's Division II 160-pound Wrestling Championship”

Sponsor Thomas F. O'MaraSD-58
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Colton Havens for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Men's Division II 160-pound Wrestling Championship.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the significance of individual athletic achievement. at the state level, drawing attention to the discipline, perseverance, and excellence required to reach such milestones in high school sports.

  2. Elevates the reputation of Canisteo-Greenwood High School. , emphasizing both the rarity and historical nature of Colton Havens’ accomplishment as only the second state wrestling champion in the school's history and its first four-time state place finisher.

  3. Recognizes the broader impact of coaches and athletic programs. , illustrating how mentorship and guidance from coaches contribute not only to athletic success but also to the development of character and life skills in student-athletes.

  4. Serves as an inspiration and point of pride for the local community. , encouraging youth involvement in sports and reinforcing the value of dedication, teamwork, and healthy competition.

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Honor Colton Havens' Wrestling Win

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Thomas F. O'Mara

Senator · Senate District 58

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History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 782 BY: Senator O'MARA CONGRATULATING Colton Havens upon the occasion of his capturing the 2025 NYSPHSAA Men's Division II

160-pound Wrestling Championship 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… Show all

160-pound Wrestling Championship 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 Canisteo-Greenwood High School's Colton Havens upon the occasion of his capturing the NYSPHSAA Men's Division II 160-pound Wrestling Championship at the MVP Arena in Albany, New York on Saturday, March 1,

2025; and WHEREAS, Colton Havens went 4-0 at the State Tournament, defeating his preliminary opponent with a 20-5 technical fall, his second opponent with a pin fall in 1:32 and securing a 8-4 decision over his semifinal opponent; and WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of his family and exited fans, Colton Havens secured the championship in his final bout with a score of

9-5; and WHEREAS, This outstanding performance earned Colton Havens the NYSPHSAA Men's Division II 160-pound Wrestling Championship; and WHEREAS, Colton Havens is the second State Wrestling Champion in Canisteo-Greenwood High School history, he is the… Show all

9-5; and WHEREAS, This outstanding performance earned Colton Havens the NYSPHSAA Men's Division II 160-pound Wrestling Championship; and WHEREAS, Colton Havens is the second State Wrestling Champion in Canisteo-Greenwood High School history, he is the school's first four-time state place finisher and he is a five-time Section V Class B Champion; and WHEREAS, Colton Havens holds the Canisteo-Greenwood record for wins in a season with 54, the school record for pins in a season with 40, finished his season with a 54-3 record, and a career record of 255-33; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as wrestling, which demands focus, strength and skill, Canisteo-Greenwood High School Wrestling Coaches Geoff Havens and Phil Stewart worked hard to mentor and inspire Colton Havens in his record-breaking season, teaching this outstanding athlete life lessons which will prove invaluable on and off the field; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Colton Havens on an outstanding season which culminated in his winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Men's Division II 160-pound Wrestling Championship and Coach Geoff Havens and Coach Phil Stewart for guiding him during his history-making season; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be transmitted to Colton Havens, Coach Geoff Havens, Coach Phil Stewart and Athletic Director Bill Drake.

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