Senate Resolution No. 518 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Andrew Bailey upon the occasion of capturing the 189-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on February 25, 2023 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 Andrew Bailey upon the occasion of capturing the 189-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the MVP Arena in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and a fan base of family, friends and teammates, number two seed Andrew Bailey earned a 4-3 sudden victory over his number five seed opponent from Wellsville High School, giving Chittenango High School its second state title in the program's history; and WHEREAS, A standout wrestler for the Chittenango Bears, Andrew Bailey ended his season with a perfect overall record of 38-0; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as wrestling, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Coaches Nic Bacon and Cody Carbery 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, Andrew Bailey 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 Andrew Bailey upon the occasion of capturing the 189-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 Andrew Bailey and Coaches Nic Bacon and Cody Carbery.