LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Henrik Rummel upon being chosen for the
United States men's four rowing team at the Summer Olympics in London,
England

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its full
recognition and grateful tribute to the athletes of New York State who
have dedicated their purposeful lives to athletic achievement and proud-
ly represented their great State and Nation in international sports
competition; 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 join the
community of Pittsford, New York, in honoring Henrik Rummel upon being
chosen for the United States men's four rowing team at the Summer Olym-
pics in London, England; and
WHEREAS, A 2005 Pittsford Mendon graduate, Henrik Rummel is likely
headed for the Summer Olympics, as USRowing announced that he is part of
the men's four boat that will race at the games hosted in London on July
30-August 4, 2012; and
WHEREAS, USRowing believes that Henrik Rummel is the first Olympic
rower from the Rochester area; part of his job is to provide power, and,
at 6 feet, 5 inches and 212 pounds, he will sit in the middle of a boat
that will include Scott Gault of Piedmont, California, Charlie Cole of
New Canaan, Connecticut, and Glenn Ochal of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
and
WHEREAS, This special team was selected based on lineup evaluations,
national selection regatta results and training camp performance in
Chula Vista, California, under U.S. coach Tim McLaren; and
WHEREAS, Henrik Rummel graduated from Harvard in 2009 and was a four-
year member of the crew team; he has a degree in applied mathematics,
with a field of study in economics; and
WHEREAS, Introduced to the sport by his mother, Nina, Henrik Rummel
began rowing with Pittsford Crew in 2001 at the age of 14; he is a 2009
world champion in the men's co-ed pair, placed fifth in the men's four
final at the 2010 world championships in New Zealand, and also competed
in the US men's eight in last year's world championship on Lake Bled in
Slovenia, placing eighth overall; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his parents, Nina and Geoffrey,
both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; and
WHEREAS, A gifted athlete, Henrik Rummel's character and achievements
stand as a sterling example and inspiration to all who would aspire to
such extraordinary success; and
WHEREAS, Many will only dream of competing in international sports
competition; this young gifted athlete from the great State of New York,
through his hard work and tenacious spirit, has made that vision a real-
ity, and will proudly represent his country, in competition among the
world's finest athletes, an honor that gives just cause for his family,
community and State to be exceedingly proud of his achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Henrik Rummel upon being chosen for the United States men's four
rowing team at the Summer Olympics in London, England; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Henrik Rummel.