LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Eileen Shiel Herman upon the occasion of
her 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 Eileen Shiel
Herman upon the occasion of her induction into the Rockland County Track
and Field Hall of Fame at the seventh annual induction dinner on Satur-
day, May 15, 2010, in Pomona, New York; and
WHEREAS, Eileen Herman of the Clarkstown South High School Class of
1981, earned 14 Rockland County titles at distances ranging from 880
yards to two miles; she also won 12 Section 9 Class A Championships,
including one in cross country; and
WHEREAS, Eileen Herman had four State Qualifier victories; she set
Rockland County records outdoors in the 1,500 (4:42.5) and mile
(5:04.8), and also indoors in the 880, 1,000, 1,500 and mile; and
WHEREAS, A gifted athlete, Eileen Shiel Herman has become a role model
in the sport of track and field; her 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 Eileen Shiel Herman upon the occasion of her 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 Eileen Shiel Herman.