New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo (R,I,C-Rome) and Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I,C-New Hartford) today recognized several local high school and middle school athletes who won state championships.

Those recognized included:

Sen. Griffo and Assemblyman Miller presented the athletes with resolutions that commemorated and celebrated the achievements of the athletes and team.

Sen. Griffo said, “I am pleased to honor the hard work, dedication and commitment of these student athletes and their coaches and to recognize their respective state championships. They have all made their families, schools, communities and the region very proud and deserve to be commended for their accomplishments. The lessons that they have learned, the character that they have built and the memories that they have made will stay with them and position them to do extraordinary things in their lives.”

Assemblyman Miller said, “I want to congratulate Charles Tibbitts, Grayson Gall, and the New Hartford High School Varsity Soccer Team for their excellent achievements in wrestling, gymnastics and soccer. You have made your hometowns very proud. Your hard work and dedication as student-athletes are to be commended and these achievements will be with you throughout adulthood.”