LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Andrew Capobianco upon the occasion of
becoming the first seventh-grader to win the Nassau County Diving Cham-
pionship

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in honoring talented young
athletes who distinguish themselves and their community through
outstanding athletic performance; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Andrew Capobianco upon the occasion of becoming the first
seventh-grader to win the Nassau County Diving Championship; and
WHEREAS, As a seventh grade student at Wantagh Middle School, Andrew
Capobianco now competes as a varsity level diver with the Wantagh Warri-
ors and a local club team Long Island Dive; he made history as the first
seventh-grader to win the Nassau County Diving Championship with a
record-breaking score of 518.35 on an inward, defeating Manhasset senior
Peter Magliulo; and
WHEREAS, In grand fashion, Andrew Capobianco surpassed the county
record of 494.85 set by Bellmore-Merrick's Rob Siracusano in 1990; and
WHEREAS, As he continues to grow as a diver, Andrew Capobianco strives
to keep a balance between that and his passion as a gymnast, training
seven days each week and focuses on academics by maintaining a 94 aver-
age in school; and
WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice; Andrew Capobianco's dedication to
diving is a year-round, everyday commitment; he is highly focused and
has developed a matchless work ethic; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Capobianco's exemplary performance is reflective of
his dedication, determination and personal commitment; his achievements
stand as a hallmark of what is best in the families, schools and commu-
nities across New York State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Andrew Capobianco upon the occasion of becoming the first
seventh-grader to win the Nassau County Diving Championship, and to
congratulate him for the enduring honor he has brought to his family,
his school and his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andrew Capobianco.