LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ervan Levine upon the occasion of his
posthumous 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 have excelled in athletics, distinguishing
themselves through notable achievements and have represented the great
Empire State with pride and determination; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ervan Levine
upon the occasion of his posthumous 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, Ervan Levine of the Suffern High School Class of 1937, swept
the Rockland County meet for the 100 and 220-yard dash events in 1936
and 1937 and was undefeated in those meets for three straight years; and
WHEREAS, Inducted into the Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame in
1999, Ervan Levine had a 100-yard dash time of 10.0 seconds which was a
Suffern school record for 34 years; and
WHEREAS, A gifted athlete, Ervan Levine 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 Ervan Levine upon the occasion of his posthumous 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 the family of Ervan Levine.