2009-J1356

Congratulating student-athlete Josh Patterson as Binghamton University's first Division I All-American

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2009-J1356


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating student-athlete Josh Patterson as
Binghamton University's first Division I All-American

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, Binghamton University crowned its first All-American since
elevating to the Division I ranks as junior 184-pound Josh Patterson
placed seventh at the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championships; and
WHEREAS, Josh Patterson, ranked No. 6 in the country by USA
Today/Intermat and seeded sixth among 33 wrestlers in the weight class,
went 5-2 with two pins and three decisions; and
WHEREAS, Josh Patterson, who has qualified for the NCAA Championship
all three collegiate seasons, finished his junior campaign with a 46-6
record, including a school-record 22 pins; and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by Josh Patterson is due in
great part to the efforts of Coach Pat Popolizio, a skilled and inspira-
tional tutor, respected for his ability to develop potential into excel-
lence; and
WHEREAS, Josh Patterson's overall record is outstanding; he was loyal-
ly and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the
community at large; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Josh Patterson has clearly made a contribution to
the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their school; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate student-athlete Josh Patterson as Binghamton University's
first Division I All-American; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Josh Patterson.

actions

  • 14 / Apr / 2009
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 21 / Apr / 2009
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 21 / Apr / 2009
    • ADOPTED

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