LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Stan "Buddy" Evans 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, coaches and officials 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
Stan "Buddy" Evans upon the occasion of his induction into the New York
State Basketball Hall of Fame; this auspicious occasion will be cele-
brated on March 20, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A physical education teacher and basketball coach in the Rome
City School District for more than 30 years, Stan "Buddy" Evans has
earned the just respect and admiration of his community, his peers, and
the athletes he so ably taught and coached; and
WHEREAS, Stan "Buddy" Evans coached the Rome Free Academy Boys'
Basketball Team for 22 years, beginning with the 1970-71 season, and is
the winningest coach in the history of the program with a record of
241-199; and
WHEREAS, The 1974 Rome Free Academy Boys' Basketball Team captured the
Section II Championship with a record of 21-2, and the 1976 squad was
edged in the Section finals, compiling a 17-5 record; and
WHEREAS, Currently an Assistant Coach on the LeMoyne College Men's
Basketball Team coached by his son, Steve, Stan "Buddy" Evans also
coached the Rome Free Academy Junior Varsity Baseball Team for several
years and was heavily involved in numerous local youth programs; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Stan "Buddy" Evans many former play-
ers, students and graduates of the Rome City School District have gone
on to success in all facets of life; and
WHEREAS, Stan "Buddy" Evans has provided a tremendous service to the
future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young people
in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their future
years; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Rome Sports Hall of Fame, Stan "Buddy" Evans
has been a longtime Section III official and a Section III committee
member for more than 25 years; 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Stan "Buddy" Evans
for his extraordinary accomplishments in the athletic arena 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 Stan "Buddy" Evans 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 Stan "Buddy" Evans.