LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Aaron Kroll upon the occasion of
winning the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Divi-
sion 2 Wrestling Championship

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, Aaron Kroll successfully competed at the New York State
Public High School Athletic Association Division 2 Championships in
Albany, New York, on February 27, 2010, where he earned the State Cham-
pionship title; and
WHEREAS, Believing in success, Aaron Kroll wrestled in the State Cham-
pionships with dedication and perseverance to place first in his divi-
sion, competing in a wild card spot, having failed to place at the qual-
ifying match; he succeeded in four close matches at the championships,
often with just seconds remaining on the clock and once in triple-over-
time, to clinch the title; and
WHEREAS, Aaron Kroll has served as a role model on and off the mats
and serves as a mentor for other wrestlers and students at Gowanda High
School in Gowanda, New York; he is an ideal sportsman, always respectful
and dignified to opponents and teammates alike; and
WHEREAS, This talented young man, who wrestles in the 285-pound weight
class, was named Wrestler of the Year by THE JAMESTOWN POST-JOURNAL; and
WHEREAS, Aaron Kroll ended his senior year of high school wrestling
competition with a season record of 40 - 6, with a total of 28 pins; and
WHEREAS, Aaron Kroll and his team, led by Coach Mark Leous and Assist-
ant Coaches Rick Weber and Ray Logan, received the welcome of heroes,
met by a fire truck and escorted to a reception held in their honor; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize those high school athlete-scholars 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 Aaron Kroll for his perseverance and dedication in aspiring
for success in his high school wrestling career; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Aaron Kroll.