2019-J138

Congratulating Shea Weilbaker upon the occasion of capturing the 2018 NYSPHSAA Class A Boys Cross Country Championship on November 10, 2018

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2019-J138



Senate Resolution No. 138

BY: Senator JORDAN

CONGRATULATING Shea Weilbaker upon the occasion of
capturing the 2018 NYSPHSAA Class A Boys Cross
Country Championship on November 10, 2018

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, A standout runner for the Saratoga Springs High School
Cross Country Team, Shea Weilbaker earned his third state championship
at the NYSPHSAA Cross Country meet on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at
Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park, New York; and

WHEREAS, Shea Weilbaker won the 5,000 meters race with an incredible
time of 15:52.0, beating his closest opponent by 10 seconds; and

WHEREAS, Shea Weilbaker's overall record is outstanding; in addition
to this incredible feat, the talented senior won the 2018 indoor track
state title in the 3,200 meters and the outdoor state championship in
the 3,200 meters; and

WHEREAS, Athletically and academically, Shea Weilbaker has proven
himself to be an unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favorably
on his school; and

WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride
and accomplishment, and Shea Weilbaker 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 Shea Weilbaker upon the occasion of capturing the 2018
NYSPHSAA Class A Boys Cross Country Championship on November 10, 2018;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Shea Weilbaker.

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  • 10 / Jan / 2019
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 15 / Jan / 2019
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 15 / Jan / 2019
    • ADOPTED

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