LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mark Connors 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 Mark Connors
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, Mark Connors of the Suffern High School Class of 1971,
finished second in the 440-yard dash at the 1971 New York State meet and
established a Rockland County record time of 48.7 seconds, that held for
15 years; and
WHEREAS, Mark Connors was a County champion in the 100, 200 and 440, a
Section 9 Class A titlist in the 100 and 440, and state qualifier winner
in both the 220 and 440; indoors, he set the County 300-yard record of
32.6 seconds; and
WHEREAS, A gifted athlete, Mark Connors 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 Mark Connors 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 Mark Connors.