LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Glenn Finke on winning First Place in
kumite in his Division at the Amateur Athletic Union Northeast Super
Regional Karate Championships Competition

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to honor individuals who have distin-
guished themselves in their profession and through exemplary achievement
in athletic competition; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure and just pride that this Legisla-
tive Body commends Glenn Finke, of Warwick, New York, on winning First
Place in kumite in his Division at the recent Amateur Athletic Union
Northeast Super Regional Karate Championships Competition; and
WHEREAS, The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is one of the largest, non-
profit, volunteer sports organizations in the United States; a multi-
sport organization, the AAU is dedicated to the promotion and develop-
ment of amateur sports and physical fitness programs; and
WHEREAS, The AAU Northeast Super Regional Karate Championships Compe-
tition held in Albany on May 16-17, 2009, attracted more than 300
athletes from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New England; and
WHEREAS, The event also served as a qualifier for the AAU National
Karate Championships to be held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on June
16-21, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Glenn Finke, 38, the owner and head instructor of the Tradi-
tional Karate-Do Center in Warwick, competed in the Advanced (Black
Belt) Male Age 19-34 and Seniors 35 and Up Division, winning First Place
in kumite (sparring) against strong competition and qualifying for the
national event; and
WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice and the dedication and commitment
displayed by Glenn Finke and which he is instilling in his students,
along with the values of fair play, pride, and accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding athletes, such as Glenn Finke, who have distinguished them-
selves through their exceptional performance and personal achievement;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Glenn Finke on winning First Place in kumite in his Division at
the Amateur Athletic Union Northeast Super Regional Karate Championships
Competition and to wish him well at the upcoming National Karate Champi-
onships; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Glenn Finke.