Assembly Resolution No. 405

BY: M. of A. Giglio JA

CONGRATULATING Brayden Fahrbach upon the occasion
of capturing the 132-pound Division II wrestling
title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on
February 25, 2023

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
Brayden Fahrbach upon capturing the 132-pound Division II wrestling
title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships on Saturday, February 25,
2023, at the MVP Arena in Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and a fan base of family,
friends and teammates, Brayden Fahrbach won the Division II state title
at 132 pounds with a 6-4 victory over Aidan Gillings of Newfane, New
York in the state final; and

WHEREAS, In the annual New York State Wrestling tournament, Brayden
Fahrbach placed third in 2020, second in 2022, and won the tournament
this year; he was also the 2023 Eastern States Champion, where the best
in the country compete; and

WHEREAS, A standout wrestler for the Mount Sinai School District,
Brayden Fahrbach has 156 career wins to date and ended his season with
an undefeated overall record of 34-0; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as wrestling, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Coach Matt Armstrong 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, Brayden Fahrbach 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 Brayden Fahrbach upon the occasion of capturing the
132-pound Division II wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling
Championships on February 25, 2023; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Brayden Fahrbach and Coach Matt Armstrong.