LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kevin Davis upon the occasion of being
inducted into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame on July 31, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those exemplary athletes, coaches, and administrators who
have distinguished themselves and their schools through outstanding
commitment, 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 honor
Kevin Davis upon the occasion of being inducted into the Rome Sports
Hall of Fame to be celebrated at its 35th Annual Induction and Awards
Dinner at the Beeches, on Sunday, July 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Arriving in Rome, New York, at the age of 4 as a member of an
Air Force family, Kevin Davis went on to become one of Rome's all-time
great athletes; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Davis' talent was recognized by coaches early on in his
playing days, and by the time he graduated from Rome Free Academy in the
early 1970s, he had become a standout in a wide variety of sports; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Davis served as Captain on several teams, and was a
Black R Award winner in both indoor and outdoor track and field; in
addition, he broke school track and field records in the discus throw
and shot put, formerly held by Rome Sports Hall of Famers; and
WHEREAS, Having earned all-star recognition twice in football, Kevin
Davis was honored with the Joe Borden Award as Rome Free Academy's most
outstanding male athlete his senior year; and
WHEREAS, After leaving Rome Free Academy, Kevin Davis went on to the
University of Tennessee; he arrived as a walk-on in his freshman year
and went on to accept a full scholarship, spending the next three year
as a starting linebacker for the Volunteers; he was a member of the team
in 1974, which defeated the University of Maryland in the Liberty Bowl;
and
WHEREAS, Since his playing days, Kevin Davis has continued his passion
for sports by serving as a youth baseball and basketball coach; 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kevin Davis upon the occasion of being inducted into the Rome
Sports Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kevin Davis.