LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION recognizing Chris Koo of Great Neck South High
School for his outstanding scholastic career wrestling accomplishments

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in honoring talented high
school athletes who distinguish themselves and their community through
outstanding athletic performance; and
WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical develop-
ment 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to recog-
nize Chris Koo of Great Neck South High School for his outstanding scho-
lastic career wrestling accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Chris Koo is a 17 year-old senior at Great Neck South High
School; he is the most accomplished wrestler in the program since 1979
and a serious contender to capture a national championship in the upcom-
ing tournament to be held in Virginia in April; he is also aiming to
compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro; and
WHEREAS, Already a two time National High School Coaches Association
All-American, Chris Koo placed sixth as a sophomore in the 145-pound
division and seventh last year as a 160-pound competitor; and
WHEREAS, After winning the Nassau County title in the 152-pound class
and finishing second in the New York State Public High School Athletic
Association wrestling championships, Chris Koo became the first Great
Neck South High School wrestler to place so high in almost 35 years; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Chris Koo's Nassau County title earned him the
distinction of being the first ever champion of Korean heritage in
either Nassau or Suffolk counties; and
WHEREAS, Chris Koo was named "most outstanding wrestler" by the
participating coaches in the wrestling tournaments held in December 2012
at Bethpage and Massapequa, New York; and
WHEREAS, First joining the Great Neck South High School wrestling team
as a freshman, Chris Koo's career record is 120-17; as a junior his
record was 38-1, he was 41-1 in his senior year; and
WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice; Chris Koo's dedication to wrestling is
a year-round, everyday commitment; he is highly focused and has devel-
oped a matchless work ethic; and
WHEREAS, Chris Koo's exemplary scholastic wrestling career is reflec-
tive of his dedication, determination and personal commitment; his
achievements stand as a hallmark of what is best in the families,
schools and communities across New York State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize Chris Koo of Great Neck South High School for his outstanding
scholastic career wrestling accomplishments, and to commend him for the
enduring honor he has brought to his family, his school and his communi-
ty; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chris Koo.