Senate Resolution No. 969

BY: Senator TEDISCO

CONGRATULATING Tyler Barnes 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 25,
2017

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 Tyler
Barnes 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 25, 2017, at the Times
Union Center in Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, Following in his father's footsteps, Tyler Barnes has
diligently worked his whole high school career for this pinnacle moment;
a junior at Ballston Spa High School in Ballston Spa, New York, he was
proudly crowned the school's first wrestling State Champion; and

WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and a fan base of more than 40
people from his community, Tyler Barnes earned a 5-2 win over the number
three seed from John Glenn High School; and

WHEREAS, During the title match, this talented young athlete had a
late 3-2 lead, then secured a final takedown with about 40 seconds left;
after he won, he threw his anklets in the air, put on his stylish black
glasses and enjoyed the deafening applause from the crowd; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as wrestling, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Harvey Staulters 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, Tyler Barnes has clearly utilized dedication, determination
and teamwork in providing a lasting contribution to the spirit of
excellence which is a tradition of their school; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Tyler Barnes 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
transmitted to Tyler Barnes and Coach Harvey Staulters.