LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Michael Santalla 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 Michael Santalla upon the occasion of his selection as the WARWICK
VALLEY DISPATCH Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending March 6,
2009; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Warwick High School, Michael Santalla captured
his second Section IX Wrestling Title at 140 lbs and placed fourth in
the New York State Championships; he finished his high school wrestling
career with an overall record of 128 wins and only 11 loses heading into
the state championships; and
WHEREAS, A three sport star, Michael Santalla served as Captain of
both the Football and Wrestling teams and was a member of the Lacrosse
team; he is also an active member of the Future Business Leaders of
America and carries a 90 grade point average; and
WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction and superlative ability,
Michael Santalla 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, Micha-
el Santalla now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers, coaches
and parents; and
WHEREAS, With Michael Santalla throughout have been his mother, Patri-
cia Santalla, and sister, Marissa, 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 Michael Santalla 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 Michael Santalla.