LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mike Adey upon the occasion of his
induction into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
outstanding athletes and coaches who distinguish themselves through
their exceptional 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
Mike Adey upon the occasion of his induction into the New York State
Basketball Hall of Fame; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on
March 20, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Mike Adey began his illustrious boys' basketball coaching
career at Rome Catholic High School in 1975; by the 1980s, he turned a
struggling program into a powerhouse; during his tenure the Redwings
dominated the Inter Valley League, winning eight league championships,
including five in a row; Coach Adey left the program as the winningest
coach in the school's history at the time; and
WHEREAS, Within two years after moving to the boys' basketball coach-
ing position at New Hartford High School, Mike Adey transformed a
program with significant weaknesses into an outstanding success, result-
ing in back-to-back Tri-Valley championships; and
WHEREAS, After a six year coaching hiatus, in 1998 Mike Adey became
the boys' basketball coach at New York Mills where he quickly resumed
his tradition of coaching excellence and leadership, producing a new
generation of powerhouse teams in Class D; and
WHEREAS, While coaching at New York Mills, Mike Adey's boys' basket-
ball teams dominated the Center State Conference; he compiled a 214-59
coaching record in 12 seasons, including seven Center State Conference
division titles and four Section III championships; his Marauders' teams
won back-to-back sectional titles, finishing with an outstanding 23-1
overall record last season; in addition, his teams captured four league
championships in five years and won 39 straight conference games over a
four year span; and
WHEREAS, Mike Adey ranks sixth on the Section III boys' all-time
career coaching wins list with a record of 438-156 in 29 seasons as
coach of three different schools where he won six sectional crowns: and
WHEREAS, Mike Adey is a member of the Rome Sports Halls of Fame; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Mike Adey for his
extraordinary athletic coaching accomplishments which are a tribute to
his skill, dedication and commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations with
praise and pride to honor Mike Adey upon the occasion of his induction
into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mike Adey.