LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dave Fuller upon the occasion of his
induction into the Saugerties Sports Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
outstanding athletes, coaches and officials who distinguish themselves
through their exceptional performance, attaining unprecedented success
and the highest level of personal achievement; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
Dave Fuller upon the occasion of his induction into the Saugerties
Sports Hall of Fame, to be celebrated at the Saugerties Sports Hall of
Fame Banquet on May 14, 2011, at the Glasco Firehouse in Glasco, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Dave Fuller was born to Ray and Amy Fuller on February 17,
1955, in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, At a young age, Dave Fuller was chosen to play for coach
Charlie Mullaney's Tigers in the Saugerties Little League; and
WHEREAS, Dave Fuller made SLL All-Stars and also completed a success-
ful tryout for the Hudson Moose Lodge All-Star Team which made it to the
semi-finals of the New York State Moose Tournament, beating a tough
Kingston team along the way; and
WHEREAS, From Little League it was on to the Babe Ruth League where
Dave Fuller played for the Masons, as well as the SBRL All-Stars; and
WHEREAS, Dave Fuller also played in the Biddy Basketball League,
making All-Stars, and again playing for the Hudson Moose Lodge All Star
Team where he and his Moose teammates placed second at the Niagara, New
York State Tournament; and
WHEREAS, It was during this time that Dave Fuller was introduced to
the sport of bowling which he still enjoys today; he entered junior
bowling and has continued to bowl in numerous leagues and regional tour-
naments throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, As a freshman, Dave Fuller played football as a starter for
the SHS Varsity gridiron team, beginning his four-year standout varsity
career as a Sawyer linebacker; during the ensuing three years, he became
a two-way player, moving in as fullback while also kicking off and
returning kicks; and
WHEREAS, His determination to win for his teammates was justly
rewarded when the Sawyers football team finished as DCSL Champions in
his junior year, followed by a solid 6-2 record in his senior season;
and
WHEREAS, Dave Fuller won post-season accolades on offense and defense
as a senior, being selected First Team All-DCSL at fullback and Second
Team All-DCSL at linebacker; and
WHEREAS, In basketball, Dave Fuller played one year of freshman, one
year on the J.V., and two years on the Varsity; his football skills
carried over to the hardwood, where he became an active, rugged rebound-
er and defender who could also hit the mid-range jumper or go hard to
the basket when needed; and
WHEREAS, Dave Fuller's baseball career at SHS began as a freshman on
the J.V. team, followed by three successful years on the Varsity; in his
sophomore season, the Sawyers finished 17-1 during the season, winning
the DCSL, and advancing to the Sectionals; and
WHEREAS, Dave Fuller pitched, caught, and was a solid all-around play-
er for the Sawyers; he was named the Outstanding Athlete of the Year for
1972-1973, the highest honor an SHS athlete can attain; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Dave Fuller has continued to play SAA
sports; he started what is now a 40-year career in softball with Sperl's

Pakkers at the age of 16 and today, he plays for Ace Oil/Clinical Pros-
thetics in the B division; he has also played SAA volleyball, basket-
ball, and flag football; and
WHEREAS, Dave Fuller also competed in the archery league, at the same
time taking up skiing and golf; he was an SHS Ski Club chaperone for 20
years and enjoys playing golf with family and friends; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being a great athlete, Dave Fuller is a great
teammate who makes everyone around him better, leading by example with
his solid values, pleasant personality, and strong character; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Dave Fuller for his
extraordinary accomplishments in the athletic arena which are a tribute
to his skill, dedication and commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations with
praise and pride to honor Dave Fuller upon the occasion of his induction
into the Saugerties Sports Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dave Fuller.