LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Huntington High School senior
Nigel McNeil upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Feder-
ation Wrestling Championship

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, by
achieving outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and
brought pride to their school and community; 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Huntington High School senior Nigel McNeil upon the occasion of
capturing the New York State Federation Wrestling Championship; and
WHEREAS, Nigel McNeil finished off one of the greatest seasons in
Huntington wrestling history by winning his second consecutive New York
state title; he was perfect by sweeping past four opponents en route to
the 119 pound state championship on February 27, 2011, at the Times
Union Center in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Nigel McNeil, who is being courted by Rutgers University, and
is considering to attend Oklahoma or Central Michigan University,
finished his high school career with 80 straight victories, dating back
to his sophomore year; he became the 26th state champion in his school's
history and the fifth Huntington wrestler to win two state titles; and
WHEREAS, Nigel McNeil's overall record is outstanding; he was loyally
and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the communi-
ty at large; and
WHEREAS, Coach Kieran Mock has done a superb job in guiding, molding
and inspiring Nigel McNeil toward his goals; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Coach Kieran Mock and Nigel McNeil have clearly made
a contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their
school; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Huntington High School senior Nigel McNeil upon the occa-
sion of capturing the New York State Federation Wrestling Championship;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nigel McNeil.