LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kevin Parker upon the occasion of
capturing the 170-pound Division I wrestling title at the New York State
Public High School Athletic Association Wrestling Championships on
February 28, 2015

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, nurtured by
dedicated coaching and strategic planning; 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Kevin
Parker upon the occasion of capturing the 170-pound Division I wrestling
title at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association
Wrestling Championships on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at the Times
Union Center in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, A junior at Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park, New
York, Kevin Parker holds the distinction of being the only wrestler from
Section II to win a New York State title in 2015; and
WHEREAS, During the title match, this talented young athlete secured a
5-1 decision over his opponent, the No. 2 New York State ranked wrestler
in his weight class, a senior from Clarence High School; this victory
capped a 10-0 record for matches held during the month of February;
Kevin Parker also captured the Section II Class A title during this
time; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Parker's overall record of 46-4 is outstanding, and he
was loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and
the community at large; and
WHEREAS, The hallmarks of Kevin Parker, from the opening match of the
season to participation in the championship, were a triumph of athletic
ability, good sportsmanship, honor, and scholarship, demonstrating that
this athlete is second to none; and
WHEREAS, Athletically and academically, Kevin Parker has proven
himself to be an unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favorably
on his school; and
WHEREAS, Coach Robert Weeks has done a superb job in guiding, molding
and inspiring this gifted young grappler toward his goals; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Kevin Parker has clearly made a 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 Kevin Parker upon the occasion of capturing the 170-pound
Division I wrestling title at the New York State Public High School
Athletic Association Wrestling Championships; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted Kevin Parker, Coach Robert Weeks, and the Athletic Department
and Administration of Shenendehowa High School.