LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jesse Anser upon the occasion of
his selection as the WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH Student-Athlete of the Week

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the State of New York who have
inspired and brought pride to their school and community by achieving
outstanding success in athletic competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Jesse Anser upon the occasion of his selection as the WARWICK
VALLEY DISPATCH Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending February
15, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A sophomore ski sensation at Warwick High School, Jesse Anser
is the defending Section IX alpine ski champion and placed first in 6 of
the 7 conference meets this year to lead the Boys Ski Team to a repeat
division championship; and
WHEREAS, Jesse Anser puts a lot of time into his ski skill develop-
ment; he competes for the Mt. Peter Race Club coached by Rob Dowd and
has added dry land training to his tool box under the direction of his
High School Coach Matt Carcaterra; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being a member of the Ski Team, Jesse Anser
competes for the cross country team in the fall and the high school crew
club in the spring; an outstanding student, he carries an 88 grade point
average; and
WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction and superlative ability,
Jesse Anser has established a high standard of academic excellence and
purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Jesse
Anser now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciat-
ing the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers, coaches and
parents; and
WHEREAS, With Jesse Anser throughout have been his parents, Keith and
Karin Anser, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Jesse Anser upon the occasion of his selection as the
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH Student-Athlete of the Week and to extend to him
its best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-being, fully
confident of his response to a promising future and appreciative of the
model he represents for all aspiring young people of the Empire State;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jesse Anser.