LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Irene Wurz, posthumously, upon the occa-
sion of her induction into the Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
outstanding athletes who distinguish themselves through their excep-
tional 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
Irene Wurz, posthumously, upon the occasion of her induction into the
Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame; this auspicious occasion will be
celebrated at the Hall's Class of 2011 Induction Ceremony, to be held on
Sunday, June 5, 2011, at the Radisson Hotel-Utica Centre in Utica, New
York; and
WHEREAS, In women's bowling, there were few better in the Greater
Utica, New York, area than Irene Wurz; and
WHEREAS, A junior bowling coach for 20 years, Irene Wurz was an
original member of the Women's Singles Classic League of the early
1980s; she was an active member of the Utica "600" Bowling Club, a
member of both the WIBC and NYS "600" Clubs, and a founding member of
the Utica Women's "700" Club; and
WHEREAS, Irene Wurz was also an active member of the Amateur Bowling
Association and was the 1981-1982 Utica Bowling Council's Bowler of the
Year; and
WHEREAS, In addition, in 1957, the late Irene Wurz was on the UWBA
Tournament Championship Team; and in 1970, she was a member of the UWBA
Tournament Champion Doubles Pair; in 1982, she became the first woman in
the UWBA to roll two 700 series in one year; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, Irene Wurz was inducted into the Utica Women's Bowl-
ing Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to posthumously recognize and pay tribute to Irene
Wurz; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such outstanding accomplishments are brought to our attention,
they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Irene Wurz, posthu-
mously, for her extraordinary athletic accomplishments which are a trib-
ute to her dedication and commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations with
praise and pride to honor Irene Wurz, posthumously, upon the occasion of
her induction into the Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of the late Irene Wurz.