Assembly Resolution No. 972

BY: M. of A. Giglio JA

CONGRATULATING Gavin Mangano upon the occasion of
winning a NYSPHSAA Division II State Wrestling
Championship Title

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 Gavin
Mangano upon the occasion of winning a NYSPHSAA Division II State
Wrestling Championship Title on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the MVP
Arena in Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, In a competitive matchup, Shoreham-Wading River freshman
Gavin Mangano won the NYSPHSAA Division II State Wrestling Championship
Title with a pin in 5:56 in his match against Jayden Duncanson of Tioga
High School at 131 pounds; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of blue and gold,
family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically
supported the Wildcat throughout his journey as he ended his season with
an impressive 51-1 season record and a 117-3 career record; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as wrestling which demands athletic
prowess, endurance, strength, and mental focus, Head Coach Joe Condon
worked hard to hone the skills of this State Champion, Gavin Mangano,
teaching this outstanding athlete lessons which will prove invaluable
both on and off the mat; and

WHEREAS, Gavin Mangano of Shoreham-Wading River High School 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 copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Gavin Mangano and Head Coach Joe Condon.