Bill Text: NY J00052 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Gina Klepadlo upon the occasion of winning a Gold Medal in Bocce at the 2022 Special Olympic USA Games

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-10 - ADOPTED [J00052 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00052-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 52

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Gina Klepadlo upon the occasion of
        winning a Gold Medal in Bocce at  the  2022  Special
        Olympic USA Games

  WHEREAS,  It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay just tribute to those citizens who embody the true American  spirit,
demonstrating  personal  courage  and  conviction in pursuit of athletic
achievement; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
congratulate Gina Klepadlo upon the occasion of winning a Gold Medal  in
Bocce  at  the 2022 Special Olympic USA Games which were held June 5-12,
2022, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida; and

  WHEREAS, Local Olympian Gina Klepadlo, 31, returned home a  champion
of  the  Bocce Ball section of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games which
featured a wide variety of more than 300 athletes, including those  from
the   islands,   competing   in   Bocce  singles,  doubles  and  unified
competitions; and

  WHEREAS, A resident of Rome, New York, Gina Klepadlo captured a gold
medal in singles and a silver medal in doubles; her team finished  fifth
in the team event; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to Bocce, Gina Klepadlo swims and plays golf at
the  state  level;  she also competes in track and field, basketball and
bowling; and

  WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by Gina Klepadlo  is  due  in
great  part  to  the  efforts  of her coaches, skilled and inspirational
tutors,  respected  for  their  ability  to   develop   potential   into
excellence; and

  WHEREAS, A determined, strong and dedicated athlete, Gina Klepadlo's
drive  to  work,  learn  and improve her skills no matter what are truly
unmatched; and

  WHEREAS, Through sports, Gina  Klepadlo  developed  the  talent  and
confidence to become a national champion; and

  WHEREAS,   Overcoming   much  adversity,  Gina  Klepadlo's  positive
attitude and tireless dedication has inspired countless others to  reach
their highest potential; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
applaud the achievements of its citizens who would  elect  to  challenge
life with an uncommon spirit and determination, demonstrating by example
and   purposeful  action  that  commitment  to  personal  goals  is  the
wellspring of self-fulfillment and triumph; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
congratulate  Gina Klepadlo upon the occasion of winning a Gold Medal in
Bocce at the 2022 Special Olympic USA Games; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Gina Klepadlo.