LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tom Beauvais 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
Tom Beauvais upon the occasion of his induction into the New York State
Basketball Hall of Fame; this auspicious occasion was celebrated on
March 18, 2012, at the Glens Falls Civic Center in Glens Falls, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Former Westport teacher and coach Tom Beauvais was inducted
into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday, March 18,
2012, in a ceremony held at the Glens Falls Civic Center in Glens Falls,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Building his Westport girls basketball program by focusing on
the basics, during his successful tenure at Westport High School from
1986 through 2002, Tom Beauvais compiled an outstanding record of 162
straight wins in league play, 15 consecutive league titles, and 13
sectional titles between 1988 and 2002; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Tom Beauvais coached the Westport High School
Girls Varsity Basketball Team in two New York State championship games;
and
WHEREAS, Tom Beauvais also set a Section VII record for the most wins
by a girls varsity basketball coach; eight girls on his teams scored
more than 1,000 career points and 10 of his players went on to play
basketball at the collegiate level, while three players earned Division
I basketball scholarships; and
WHEREAS, By creating a trailblazing Amateur Athletic Union Club, Tom
Beauvais is widely credited with helping athletes from throughout the
region enhance their skills so as to advance to play basketball at the
college level; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Tom Beauvais 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 Tom Beauvais 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 Tom Beauvais.