HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - Francisco Ayala Wrestling State ChampionPROCLAMATION
“Francisco Ayala Day” – March 15, 2023
2023 WIAA 2A State Wrestling Champion – 152 lb. Weight Class
WHEREAS: Francisco Ayala is a senior at Ellensburg High School and a valued leader of their wrestling team;
and
WHEREAS: He is an athlete known by his coaches for his dedication to the sport of wrestling along with his
sense of humor, hard work, technique, and pure talent on the mat; and
WHEREAS: Francisco has an overall high school career win/loss record of 94-11 and has won all 8 tournaments
he participated in this year including the nationally recognized “Gut Check” premier wrestling
tournament that included some of the best high school wrestlers from around the country; and
WHEREAS: Outside of EHS wrestling Francisco qualified to be on the 2019 UWW World Team where he
represented the United States in Budapest, Hungry and won a World Silver Medal, and was a
Folkstyle All American in 2022 and went 9-1 at the Junior National Duals in Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS: Francisco’s senior season culminated with being the 2022-2023 CWAC Boys District Champion;
the 2A Region 4 Champion; and achieved the WIAA 2A State Championship Title in the 152-
weight class and won all his matches by pin; and
WHEREAS: Francisco should be recognized for his hard work and dedication to the sport of wrestling while
representing Ellensburg High School and the community; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Board of County Commissioners asks the citizens of Kittitas
County to join them in celebrating and honoring Francisco Ayala and his State Wrestling Championship Title for
the 2A – 152 lb. Weight Class by Proclaiming March 15, 2023, as “Francisco Ayala Day” in Kittitas County.
ADOPTED this 7th day of March, 2023.
THE KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Cory Wright, Chairman
Brett Wachsmith, Vice-Chairman
Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board