LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Raymond A. Ciancaglini upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the 2011 Jerry Flynn Courage Award by
the Rochester Boxing Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
just tribute to those citizens who embody the true American spirit,
demonstrating personal courage and determination, and significantly
contributing to the enhancement of the quality of life of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Raymond A.
Ciancaglini upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
2011 Jerry Flynn Courage Award by the Rochester Boxing Hall of Fame on
Saturday, November 5, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Born April 10, 1951, in Geneva, New York, Raymond A. Cianca-
glini, was an aspiring middleweight boxer from 1966 to 1972, who showed
great promise of a successful career; under the tutelage of legendary
trainers and heavyweight champions, he was extremely talented and moving
up quickly in the boxing world; and
WHEREAS, While Raymond A. Ciancaglini's reputation as a highly
regarded boxer grew, so did his reputation for being a man of great
character; in 1970, at the prestigious Niagara District (New
York/Canada) Golden Gloves Tournament he was the proud recipient of the
Heart Award, an honor bestowed upon the boxer who demonstrates the most
resiliency, tenacity, and determination; and
WHEREAS, Unfortunately, early in his boxing career, Raymond A. Cian-
caglini endured repeat head trauma, a second-impact injury and was later
diagnosed with Dementia Pugilistica, a neurological disorder which often
affects career boxers, and ultimately brought a premature end to a prom-
ising career; and
WHEREAS, Raymond A. Ciancaglini soon began a 14-year career at Eastman
Kodak Company, from which he retired early in 1994, due to complications
with his diagnosis; he then turned his sights to his heartfelt mission
to help spread the word of the destructive nature of second-impact inju-
ries and to continue in the fight to prevent adolescent and student
athletes from suffering repeat head-trauma injuries in contact sports;
and
WHEREAS, Raymond A. Ciancaglini has been called upon to contribute his
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated and genuine, Raymond A. Ciancaglini is using his
personal experiences in an attempt to raise awareness by educating young
athletes about the possible dangers of sports related head injuries by
volunteering his time leading vital presentations and seminars at high
schools, colleges, and on the radio; and
WHEREAS, The founder of The Second Impact, an educational concussion
awareness program aimed at educating student athletes on the repercus-
sions of not addressing concussions properly, Raymond A. Ciancaglini
was also instrumental in recently getting The Concussion Management
Awareness Act passed into law; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Raymond A. Ciancaglini resides in Varick, New
York, and serves as the strength and conditioning coach of the New York
Collegiate Baseball League Geneva Red Wings Baseball Team; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Raymond A. Ciancaglini has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Patti, of 31 years,
and their children, Anessa (Ed) and Ray Jr., all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such enduring courage and accomplishment are brought to our
attention, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those
individuals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Raymond A. Ciancaglini upon the occasion of his designation as a
recipient of the 2011 Jerry Flynn Courage Award by the Rochester Boxing
Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Raymond A. Ciancaglini.