LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mitch Wightman of Warwick High
School upon the occasion of capturing the 2009 Section IX 145-pound
Wrestling Championship

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, nurtured by
dedicated coaching and strategic planning; and
WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical develop-
ment of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by
instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a standard of
healthy living, imparting a desire for success and developing a sense of
fair play and competition; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the State of New York who have
inspired and brought pride to their school and community by achieving
outstanding success in athletic competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Mitch Wightman of Warwick High School upon the occasion of captur-
ing the 2009 Section IX 145-pound Wrestling Championship; and
WHEREAS, A sophomore, Mitch Wightman won his first title by defeating
Dan Smith from Monroe-Woodbury High School, 7-2; he also notched his
100th career win during the tournament; and
WHEREAS, Loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans,
friends and the community at large, Mitch Wightman has proven himself to
be an unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favorably on Warwick
High School; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Mitch Wightman has clearly made a contribution to
the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of Warwick High School;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Mitch Wightman of Warwick High School upon the occasion of
capturing the 2009 Section IX 145-pound Wrestling Championship; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mitch Wightman.