Senate Resolution No. 558

BY: Senator AKSHAR

CONGRATULATING Dante Geislinger upon the occasion
of capturing the 106-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 Dante
Geislinger upon the occasion of capturing the 106-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, A standout wrestler for the Norwich High Team, Dante
Geislinger was proudly crowned Division II's 106-pound wrestling State
Champion; last year, he was the 99-pound titleholder; and

WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and a fan base of family,
friends and teammates, top-seeded Dante Geislinger earned a 3-0 decision
over his opponent from Maple Hill High School; and

WHEREAS, Dante Geislinger ended his season with an impressive
overall record of 40-3, making it one of Norwich High School's best; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as wrestling, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Bob Hagenbuch 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, Dante Geislinger 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 Dante Geislinger upon the occasion of capturing the
106-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 Dante Geislinger and Coach Bob Hagenbuch.