LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the dedication of the Buddy Evans
Gymnasium at Strough Middle School on December 26, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to commend notable educators and athletic
coaches who serve the youth of this great Empire State and who have
distinguished themselves and their schools through outstanding commit-
ment and exemplary athletic achievement; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the dedication of the Buddy Evans Gymnasium at Strough Middle
School on December 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A physical education teacher and basketball coach in the Rome
City School District for more than 30 years, Stan "Buddy" Evans has
earned the just respect and admiration of his community, his peers, and
the athletes he so ably taught and coached; and
WHEREAS, Stan "Buddy" Evans coached the Rome Free Academy Boys Basket-
ball Team for 22 years, beginning with the 1970-71 season, and is the
winningest coach in the history of the program with a record of 241-199;
and
WHEREAS, The 1974 Rome Free Academy Boys Basketball Team captured the
Section II Championship with a record of 21-2, and the 1976 squad was
edged in the Section finals, compiling a 17-5 record; and
WHEREAS, Currently an Assistant Coach on the LeMoyne College Men's
Basketball Team coached by his son, Steve, Stan "Buddy" Evans also
coached the Rome Free Academy Junior Varsity Baseball Team for several
years and was heavily involved in numerous local youth programs; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Stan "Buddy" Evans many former play-
ers, students and graduates of the Rome City School District have gone
on to success in all facets of life; and
WHEREAS, Stan "Buddy" Evans has provided a tremendous service to the
future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young people in
their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their future
years; 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the dedication of the Buddy Evans Gymnasium at Strough
Middle School on December 26, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Stan "Buddy" Evans.