LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 17th Annual National Jewish
Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 26, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge those
outstanding individuals from the sporting world who have distinguished
themselves through exceptional performance, attaining unprecedented
success and the highest level of personal 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 17th Annual National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Induction
Ceremony on April 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1993, the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame is
dedicated to honoring Jewish sports figures who have distinguished them-
selves in the field of sports; its objective is to foster Jewish identi-
ty through athletics; and
WHEREAS, In a world where stereotype and prejudice have not been
eradicated, the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame reminds us of heroes
of the courts and playing fields who have emerged from a people not
commonly associated with sports; and
WHEREAS, The 2009 National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class
is: Pro Athletic Trainer Ed Block, Broadcaster Linda Cohn, Track and
Field and Weightlifting Olympian Gary Gubner, Executive Director of the
Major League Baseball Players Association Marvin Miller, Writer and
Broadcaster Dick Schaap, Pro Football Player Andre Tippett and Olympic
Swimmer Dara Torres; and
WHEREAS, The National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame will also present the
Dick Steinberg Good Guy Award to the leadership of Maccabi USA/Sports
for Israel, President Toni Wortman, First Vice President Ron Carner and
Executive Director Jed Margolis; and the George Young Award to the
former General Manager of the New York Giants Ernie Accorsi; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame will
honor the 1936 LIU Men's Basketball Team in recognition of their boycott
of the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany; and
WHEREAS, The careers of the inductees of the National Jewish Sports
Hall of Fame provide a legacy of commitment and excellence, bringing
them distinction as well as serving as models of inspiration to all who
would aspire to growth and success; 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 17th Annual National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony on April 26, 2009, and to wish the inductees contin-
ued success in all of their future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and the aforemen-
tioned inductees.