2011-J2354

Honoring Larry Schneible upon the occasion of being inducted into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame on July 31, 2011

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2011-J2354


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Larry Schneible 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
Larry Schneible 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, Larry Schneible began playing sports at Franklyn's Field,
only a few blocks away from his home, and went on to become one of the
city's most versatile athletes; and
WHEREAS, A four-letter winner at Rome Free Academy in football, base-
ball, tennis, and hockey, Larry Schneible was also the city tennis champ
at age 16; and
WHEREAS, Larry Schneible's two greatest sports were football and hock-
ey, which he continued to play on the next level at St. Lawrence Univer-
sity; and
WHEREAS, He grew to be a 220-pound lineman and played both offense and
defense on the gridiron; Larry Schneible was an unstoppable presence on
the ice; and
WHEREAS, Larry Schneible went on to serve two years in the United
States Army, during which time, he played football and was a coach for
the Fort Huachua, Arizona team; after leaving the military, he remained
active in sports, playing semi-professional hockey; 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 Larry Schneible 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 Larry Schneible.

actions

  • 08 / Jun / 2011
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 14 / Jun / 2011
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 14 / Jun / 2011
    • ADOPTED

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