LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jake Peru upon the occasion of
capturing the New York State Public High School Athletic Association,
Section VI, Division 2 Wrestling Championship

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
outstanding young people who demonstrate the qualities that lead to
success in athletics, academics and life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize those
young people within our community who, by achieving outstanding success
in athletic competitions, have inspired and brought pride to their
school district and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Jake Peru upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Public
High School Athletic Association, Section VI, Division 2 Wrestling Cham-
pionship; and
WHEREAS, This was truly a dream season for Jake Peru and one that will
go down in the record books for all time; he compiled a nearly perfect
record of 45-1, with 32 pins, and now holds the distinction of being one
of the top wrestlers in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Jake Peru, a junior at Falconer Central School, claimed
several individual titles this season, elevating him to an even higher
level and qualifying for the State tournament in Albany, New York; he
flawlessly made his way through his opponents, before squaring off in
the finals and successfully defeating Ian Chedzoy of Watkins Glen; and
WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can only be
achieved through strenuous practice and team spirit, nurtured by dedi-
cated coaching and strategic planning; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize those high school athlete-scholars who have achieved notable
success in this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Jake Peru for his perseverance and dedication in aspiring
for success in his high school wrestling career and for winning the New
York State Public High School Athletic Association, Section VI, Division
2 Wrestling Championship; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jake Peru.