LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 19th Annual National Jewish
Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on March 27, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals from the sporting world who have distinguished
themselves through exceptional performance, attaining unprecedented
success and the highest level of personal achievement; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 19th Annual National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Induction
Ceremony, to be held at the Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center in
Commack, New York on March 27, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1993, the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and
Museum is dedicated to honoring Jewish athletes, coaches, executives and
other sports figures who have distinguished themselves in the world of
sports; its objective is to foster Jewish identity through athletics;
and
WHEREAS, In a world where stereotype and prejudice have not been
eradicated, the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame reminds us of heroes
of the courts and playing fields who have emerged from a people not
commonly associated with sports; and
WHEREAS, The distinguished 2011 National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
inductees are: Harris Barton, former pro-football player for the San
Francisco Giants; Tal Brody, former basketball player for Maccabi Tel
Aviv; Jane Katz, pioneer in fitness and aquatics; Steve Mesler, Gold
Medal Bobsledder; the late Abe Polin, Sports Executive, Owner of Wash-
ington Capitals, Wizards and Mystics; Hal Richman, developer of the
Strat-O-Matic Simulation Sports Games; the late Alan Seiden, former
All-American basketball player, guard at St. John's University and key
to their 1959 N.I.T. Championship; the late Dick Steinberg, respected
football executive of the New York Jets, New England Patriots, and the
Los Angeles Rams; and
WHEREAS, The careers of the inductees of the National Jewish Sports
Hall of Fame provide a legacy of commitment and excellence, bringing
them distinction and serving as inspiring models for all who aspire to
growth and success; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such accomplishment are brought to our attention, they should be
celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New
York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 19th Annual National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony on March 27, 2011, and to wish the inductees contin-
ued success in all their future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum and to
each of the aforementioned inductees.