Senate Resolution No. 475
BY: Senator TEDISCO
CONGRATULATING Isabella Gretzinger of Shenendehowa
High School upon the occasion of capturing the 2023
New York State Public High School Athletic
Association Girls Wrestling Championship
WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be
achieved only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit,
nurtured by dedicated coaching and strategic planning; and
WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical
development of the young people of this State, preparing them for the
future by instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a
standard of healthy living, imparting a desire for success and
developing a sense of fair play and competition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate
Isabella Gretzinger, who captured the 2023 NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling
Championship with a 13-1 victory over Liverpool's Gabby Gonzalez at the
SRC Arena and Events Center in Syracuse on Friday, January 27, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Utilizing outstanding talent and exceptional team play,
Isabella Gretzinger capped off a spectacular season with an overall
record of 18-2 along with being the first New York State Girls Wrestling
Champion from Shenendehowa, New York, a trailblazer for many more
talented young ladies to follow; and
WHEREAS, For her efforts, Isabella Gretzinger was selected as the
Times Union Girls' Athlete of the Week for January 23-29, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Prior to her finals match, Isabella Gretzinger recorded a
26-second pin in the first round of competition, a pin in quarter finals
in 2:47, and 3 minute and 29 second pin in the semifinals; and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by this scholar athlete is
due in great part to the efforts of a great team of coaches, skilled and
inspirational tutors, respected for their ability to develop potential
into excellence; and
WHEREAS, In a sport such as wrestling, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Girls Head Coach Antonio Lomascolo, and his
staff worked hard to hone the skills of this champion, teaching this
outstanding athlete lessons which will prove invaluable both on and off
the mat; and
WHEREAS, In light of her recent accomplishments, Isabella Gretzinger
has brought honor and just pride to her school and community on the
local, and State level; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Isabella Gretzinger of Shenendehowa High School upon the
occasion of capturing the New York State Public High School Athletic
Association Girls Wrestling Championship; Coaches Antonio Lomascolo, Rob
Weeks, Frank Popolizio, Dan Palmerino and Chris Capezzuti, on an
outstanding season and overall team record; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Isabella Gretzinger; Coaches Antonio Lomascolo, Rob
Weeks, Frank Popolizio, Dan Palmerino and Chris Capezzuti; Athletic
Director Christopher Culnan; Principal Ron Agostinoni; and
Superintendent Dr. Oliver Robinson.
