Senate Resolution No. 799

BY: Senator LITTLE

CONGRATULATING Jacob Nolan upon the occasion of
capturing the 170-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 Jacob
Nolan upon the occasion of capturing the 170-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 Saranac High School Team, Jacob
Nolan was proudly crowned Division II's 170-pound wrestling State
Champion; and

WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and a fan base of family,
friends and teammates, top-seeded Jacob Nolan earned a 8-4 decision over
his opponent from Warsaw High School; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Nolan ended his season with an impressive overall
record, making it one of Saranac High School's best; throughout his
exemplary career, he set the Section VII record with 221 wins, and
captured a sectional title in each of his six years as a varsity
wrestler; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as wrestling, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Heath Smith 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, Jacob Nolan 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 Jacob Nolan upon the occasion of capturing the 170-pound
Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on
February 23, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jacob Nolan and Head Coach Heath Smith.