Bill Text: NY J00054 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Paul Amoroso 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 [J00054 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00054-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 54

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Paul  Amoroso 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 Paul Amoroso 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 Paul Amoroso, 48, 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,  Paul  Amoroso  captured  a
bronze  medal in singles, a gold medal in doubles, and a bronze medal in
the team event; and

  WHEREAS, Paul Amoroso has experience with bocce  at  a  high  level,
competing in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Ireland in 2003;
and

  WHEREAS,   In  addition  to  Bocce,  Paul  Amoroso  enjoys  golfing,
swimming, track and  field,  and  bowling;  in  the  past  he  has  also
participated in equestrian, cross country skiing and basketball; and

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

  WHEREAS, A determined, strong and dedicated athlete, Paul  Amoroso's
drive  to  work,  learn  and improve his skills no matter what are truly
unmatched; and

  WHEREAS, Through sports,  Paul  Amoroso  developed  the  talent  and
confidence to become a national champion; and

  WHEREAS, Overcoming much adversity, Paul Amoroso'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 Paul Amoroso 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 Paul Amoroso.