Bill Text: NY J01416 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1416 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Angel Athenas upon the occasion of winning four Gold Medals in powerlifting at the 2019 Special Olympic World Games on March 17, 2019

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-22)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-14 - ADOPTED [J01416 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01416-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1416

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        CONGRATULATING  Angel Athenas upon the occasion of
        winning four Gold Medals in powerlifting at the 2019
        Special Olympic World Games on March 17, 2019

  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 Angel Athenas upon the occasion of winning four Gold Medals
in powerlifting at the 2019 Special Olympic World Games on Sunday, March
17, 2019, in Abu Dhabi; and

  WHEREAS,  Angel  Athenas, is a record breaking, four-time gold medal
winning, 2019 World Games Special Olympian; and

  WHEREAS, A resident of Huntington, New York, Angel Athenas  captured
the  gold  medal  in  deadlift,  squat,  bench  press and overall weight
lifting; her largest lift was a deadlift of 292 pounds; and

  WHEREAS, Prior to her feats overseas, Angel Athenas  won  four  gold
medals  in  powerlifting  at  the 2018 United States Special Olympics in
Seattle, Washington; in addition,  she  broke  the  women's  deadlifting
record at the 2018 New York Special Olympics in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  The  athletic  talent displayed by Angel Athenas is due in
great part to the efforts of her Coach  and  Residential  Director  John
Ponce,  a  skilled and inspirational tutor, respected for his ability to
develop potential into excellence; and

  WHEREAS, Born on November 7, 1984, Angel Athenas is the daughter  of
Geri  Athenas  and  Bob Bennett; she currently lives in a FREE residence
and participates in the  organization's  day  services  program  in  Old
Bethpage; and

  WHEREAS,  A true asset to her community, Angel Athenas volunteers at
Saddle Rock Ranch, a local church, and an assisted living home  on  Long
Island; and

  WHEREAS,  Through  sports,  Angel  Athenas  developed the talent and
confidence to become a champion on the world stage; and

  WHEREAS, Overcoming much adversity, Angel Athenas' 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 Angel Athenas upon the occasion of winning four Gold Medals
in powerlifting at the 2019 Special Olympic World  Games  on  March  17,
2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Angel Athenas.