LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Southwestern High School student-athlete
Zack Sopak for his numerous achievements in High School Football

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor outstanding young people who demonstrate the qualities that lead
to success in athletics, academics and life in this great Empire State;
and
WHEREAS, Zack Sopak has persevered through illnesses and injuries in
order to succeed both on the football field and in the classroom; and
WHEREAS, A talented quarterback, Zack Sopak has been awarded the New
York State Sportswriters Association Player of the Year honors for two
consecutive years, as well as Player of the Year by THE JAMESTOWN POST-
JOURNAL; and
WHEREAS, Zack Sopak was chosen a first-team all-Western New York play-
er for his last two football seasons; and
WHEREAS, The 38th Connelly Cup was awarded to Zack Sopak, distinguish-
ing him as Western New York's outstanding football player; and
WHEREAS, Zack Sopak was instrumental in successfully guiding the
Southwestern High School Trojans Football Team to winning two consec-
utive New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class C
championships; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize those high school student-athletes who have achieved notable
success in this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Zack Sopak for his perseverance and dedication in aspiring
to achieve success; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Zack Sopak.