LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Maurice Martin upon the occasion of
being inducted into the Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals who have distinguished themselves in their chosen
field of endeavor, in their community, or through a lifetime of good
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mr.
Maurice Martin upon the occasion of being inducted into the Liberty
Central School District Wall of Fame, to be celebrated on June 23, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, The Wall of Fame is located in the lobby of the David E.
Panebaker Auditorium at Liberty High School; it was created by the Board
of Education as a way to honor Liberty alumni, past employees and commu-
nity members who have made a lasting impact, and outstanding contrib-
ution to society, and to the Liberty community; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the Class of 1982, Maurice Martin was the 1986
Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, and a three-time selection to both the
All-Conference Team and the All-Big 5 squad while at St. Joseph's
University; he was one of five Saint Joseph's basketball players to be
chosen in the first round of the NBA draft; and
WHEREAS, Drafted by the Denver Nuggets, Mr. Martin was taken 16th
overall in the 1986 NBA draft; he played for two seasons, and is
currently employed by the Denver Nuggets association; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 Mr. Maurice Martin upon the occasion of being inducted into the
Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. Maurice Martin.