LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dennis Martin upon the occasion of his
induction into the Rockland County Track and Field Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize those organ-
izations and individuals which have so distinguished themselves in
athletics as to bring great pride to the citizens of their community;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those exemplary athletes who excel in athletics, distinguishing them-
selves through notable achievements and representing the great Empire
State with pride and determination; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dennis Martin
upon the occasion of his induction into the Rockland County Track and
Field Hall of Fame at the seventh annual induction dinner on Saturday,
May 15, 2010, in Pomona, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Martin of the Tappan Zee High School Class of 1958,
was the runner-up in the New York State Class B cross country meet in
1957 and placed fourth in 1956; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Martin swept the County and Section 9 cross country
championships for three straight years; in track, he won the Rockland
County mile twice and set a record county time of 2:04.4 en route to
winning the 880-yard championship; and
WHEREAS, A gifted athlete, Dennis Martin has become a role model in
the sport of track and field; his character and achievements stand as a
sterling example and inspiration to all who would aspire to success;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dennis Martin upon the occasion of his induction into the Rockland
County Track and Field Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dennis Martin.