LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Garrett Flanagan 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 Garrett Flanagan upon the occasion of his selection as the WARWICK
VALLEY DISPATCH Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending December
31, 2008; and
WHEREAS, A senior wrestling captain at Warwick High School, Garrett
Flanagan captured first place in the 119-pound weight class of the Jerry
McGuire Memorial Wrestling Tournament held at North Rockland High
School, finishing 5-0 on the day with two pins and one superior deci-
sion; and
WHEREAS, A solid student, Garrett Flanagan maintains a 3.4 grade point
average while taking a challenging course load; and
WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction and superlative ability,
Garrett Flanagan 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,
Garrett Flanagan now stands honorably, with just pride in his accom-
plishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding
and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by his teach-
ers, coaches and parents; and
WHEREAS, With Garrett Flanagan throughout have been his parents, Paul
and Melissa, four brothers, Paul, Colby, Ryley and Liam, and sister,
Emma, all 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 Garrett Flanagan 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 Garrett Flanagan.