2019-J1037

Congratulating Jace Schafer upon the occasion of capturing the 99-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships

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2019-J1037



Senate Resolution No. 1037

BY: Senator HELMING

CONGRATULATING Jace Schafer upon the occasion of
capturing the 99-pound Division II wrestling title
at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on February
23, 2019

WHEREAS, Individual and team championships are highly sought after
in high school sports; this Legislative Body commends rare athletic
achievements and pays special recognition to those who pursue such
excellence and become examples for the youth of this great Empire State;
and

WHEREAS, Athletic competition helps to enhance both the moral and
physical development of young athletes, preparing them for the future by
instilling in them the importance of teamwork, encouraging a standard of
healthy living, and developing a sense of fair play and competition; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Jace
Schafer upon the occasion of capturing the 99-pound Division II
wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on Saturday,
February 23, 2019, at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, With his father Ed coaching from the corner, Jace Schafer
was proudly crowned Division II's 99-pound wrestling State Champion; and

WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and a fan base of family,
friends and teammates, top-seeded Jace Schafer earned a 2-0 decision
over his number three-seeded opponent from Newfane High School; and

WHEREAS, Jace Schafer ended his season with an impressive overall
record of 58-3, making it one of Palmyra-Macedon High School's best; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as wrestling, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach John Burgess and Assistant Coach
Ed Schafer worked hard to hone the skills of this champion, teaching
this outstanding athlete lessons which will prove invaluable both on and
off the mat; and

WHEREAS, Jace Schafer has clearly utilized dedication, determination
and teamwork in providing a lasting contribution to the spirit of
excellence which is a tradition of his school; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Jace Schafer upon the occasion of capturing the 99-pound
Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jace Schafer, Head Coach John Burgess and Assistant Coach
Ed Schafer.

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  • 05 / Apr / 2019
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 09 / Apr / 2019
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 09 / Apr / 2019
    • ADOPTED

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