LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bill Atchinson, Jr. posthumously upon
his designation for special recognition by the National Soccer Hall of
Fame and Museum

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging
outstanding achievements of its esteemed residents; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Bill Atchin-
son, Jr. posthumously upon his designation for special recognition by
the National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum, to be celebrated at the
Bill Atchinson, Jr. Honors reception on Sunday, March 8, 2009, in Oneon-
ta, New York; and
WHEREAS, This special occasion honors the memory of Bill Atchinson,
Jr., a highly respected Oneonta resident who served the National Soccer
Hall of Fame and Museum as a founding Board of Directors member; and
WHEREAS, Bill Atchinson, Jr. served on the Board through 2000 and was
then named Emeritus Board Member and continued as a valued advisor until
his death in 2007; and
WHEREAS, The National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum has organized
this event to honor athletes and teams of distinction and to also remem-
ber the important, unique, and valuable contributions that Bill Atchin-
son, Jr. made to the organization; and
WHEREAS, The posthumous honors from the National Soccer Hall of Fame
and Museum are a fitting tribute to the memorable life of Bill Atchin-
son, Jr.; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Bill Atchinson, Jr. posthumously upon his designation for special
recognition by the National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bill Atchinson, Jr.'s wife, Joyce.