LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dean Schott upon the occasion of being
inducted into the New York State Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame on
March 28, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals of outstanding character within the State of New York
who have dedicated themselves to developing character and sportsmanship
in our young people; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dean
Schott upon the occasion of being inducted into the New York State
Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame on March 28, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A very successful basketball coach at Lyons Central School
for over 30 years, Dean Schott's teams won 417 games and had an 80%
winning percentage, while capturing nine Section V titles, four regional
crowns and one New York State championship; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being the basketball coach at Lyons Central
School, Dean Schott taught English and was the Department Chairman for
many years; and
WHEREAS, A skilled and inspirational tutor, respected for his ability
to develop potential into excellence, Dean Schott earned the just
respect and admiration of the community, his peers and the athletes he
so ably coached, and clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excel-
lence which is a tradition at Lyons Central School; and
WHEREAS, With Dean Schott throughout have been his wife, Suzanne, and
their three children, Dean Schott II, Kristin and Allison, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many
achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Dean Schott and to wish him continued
success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dean Schott upon the occasion of being inducted into the New York
State Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame on March 28, 2009, and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dean Schott.