Assembly Resolution No. 679
BY: M. of A. Jensen
CONGRATULATING Yianni Diakomihalis upon the
occasion of capturing the 149-pound Division I
wrestling title at the NCAA Wrestling Championships
on March 19, 2022
WHEREAS, Individual and team championships are highly sought after
in collegiate 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate
Yianni Diakomihalis upon the occasion of capturing the 149-pound
Division I wrestling title at the NCAA Wrestling Championships on
Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit,
Michigan; and
WHEREAS, In front of a capacity crowd and a fan base of family,
friends and teammates, number one seed Yianni Diakomihalis from Cornell
University, earned a decisive 11-5 decision over his number 10 seed
opponent from Nebraska College to win his third NCAA wrestling title,
the second to do so in the program's history; and
WHEREAS, With this monumental win, Yianni Diakomihalis ended his
season with a perfect overall record of 28-0; and
WHEREAS, Prior to his impressive wrestling career with the Big Red,
Yianni Diakomihalis was a standout wrestler for the Hilton High School
Cadets, setting a school record of 243-3 with a 210-winning streak; and
WHEREAS, Yianni Diakomihalis has clearly utilized dedication,
determination and teamwork in providing a lasting contribution to the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his university; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Yianni Diakomihalis upon the occasion of capturing the
149-pound Division I wrestling title at the NCAA Wrestling Championships
on March 19, 2022; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Yianni Diakomihalis.