LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Olympian skier Andrew Weibrecht of
Lake Placid, New York, upon the occasion of capturing a Bronze Medal at
the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its full
recognition and grateful tribute to the outstanding athletes of New York
State who have dedicated their purposeful lives to athletic achievement
and proudly represented their great State and Nation in Olympic competi-
tion; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to join the community
of Lake Placid, New York, in honoring a young man of great skill,
personal courage and unparalleled dedication, whose character and
athletic achievements are world-renowned and personify the highest
ideals of the American spirit and Olympic competition; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Weibrecht became the staple of consistency on the
men's speed team, scoring top 15 results in both downhill and super G in
nearly every start en route to his first Olympic Team; the Lake Placid
native credited mileage on the World Cup for his success, but coaches
credited his incredible work ethic: "There isn't a guy on this team
that's worked harder and made more progress because of that work than
Andrew. At summer camps in New Zealand and Chile, this guy was making
progress every day and he continued that through the World Cup season.";
and
WHEREAS, As a first-time member of the U.S. Olympic Team, skier Andrew
Weibrecht expected his inaugural Winter Games competition to be an expe-
rience gathering endeavor; and
WHEREAS, The 23-year-old from Lake Placid, New York, who attends Dart-
mouth College, then surpassed all expectations by reaching the medalist
podium when he captured the Bronze Medal in the 2010 men's Super G event
held at Whistler's Creekside Resort; and
WHEREAS, Proudly wearing the Bronze Medal around his neck at the Olym-
pic medals ceremony after the event, Andrew Weibrecht maintained his
composure on the world stage as the national anthem of the United States
played, and the American flag was raised; and
WHEREAS, Many will only dream of competing in the Olympic Games; this
gifted athlete from this great Empire State, through hard work and a
tenacious spirit, has made that vision a reality; he has proudly repres-
ented his country in competition among the world's finest athletes, an
honor that gives just cause for his family, community and State to be
exceedingly proud of his athletic achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations with
praise and pride to congratulate Olympian skier Andrew Weibrecht of Lake
Placid, New York, upon the occasion of capturing a Bronze Medal at the
2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andrew Weibrecht, Lake Placid, New York.