Bill Text: NY J02110 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2110 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating pitcher Alexander Johnson for being drafted in the 36th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft by the Cincinnati Reds

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-20 - ADOPTED [J02110 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02110-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2110

BY: Senator JACOBS

        CONGRATULATING  pitcher Alexander Johnson upon the
        occasion of being drafted in the 36th round  of  the
        2019  Major  League Baseball Draft by the Cincinnati
        Reds

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those  exemplary  athletes  who   excel   in   professional   athletics,
distinguishing  themselves through notable achievements and representing
this great Empire State with pride and determination; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
congratulate pitcher  Alexander  Johnson  upon  the  occasion  of  being
drafted in the 36th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft by the
Cincinnati Reds; and

  WHEREAS,  A  star  pitcher  for  McKinley  High  School  PS No. 305,
Alexander Johnson is the first Buffalo Public Schools league  player  to
be taken in the Major League Baseball amateur draft in 47 years; and

  WHEREAS, Alexander Johnson has dreamed of playing in the big leagues
since  he first picked up a glove at the age of 12; today, this city kid
throws a low 90s fastball, and consistently strikes out  his  opponents;
and

  WHEREAS, A gifted athlete, Alexander Johnson has become a role model
in  the  sport  of  baseball;  his character and achievements stand as a
sterling example and inspiration to all who would aspire to success; and

  WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by Alexander Johnson  is  due
in  great part to the efforts of Coach Dominic Massaro and Coach Charlie
Karstedt, skilled and inspirational tutors respected for  their  ability
to develop potential into excellence; and

  WHEREAS,  The auspicious occasion of his selection in the 36th round
of the Major League Baseball Draft provides  a  unique  opportunity  for
this  Legislative  Body to honor Alexander Johnson for his extraordinary
athletic accomplishments which are a tribute to  his  skill,  dedication
and commitment; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate pitcher  Alexander  Johnson  upon  the  occasion  of  being
drafted in the 36th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft by the
Cincinnati Reds; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to  Alexander  Johnson,  Coach  Dominic  Massaro  and  Coach
Charlie Karstedt.