LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Severino Popolizio for his extraordinary
athletic achievements upon the occasion of his induction into the Sche-
nectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
outstanding athletes who have distinguished 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, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Severino Popolizio for his extraordinary athletic achievements upon the
occasion of his induction into the Schenectady City School District
Athletic Hall of Fame, to be celebrated at the Annual Schenectady City
School District Athletic Hall of Fame and Reunion Dinner on Monday,
September 10, 2012, at Proctor's Theatre in Schenectady, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame
was established in 1998 to honor those individuals who have made signif-
icant contributions to the history and tradition of sports in the Sche-
nectady City School District; and
WHEREAS, Severino Popolizio graduated from Linton High School in 1973;
he lettered in three sports, including football, wrestling and track; he
was a star running back for the Blue Devils and also won nearly 95% of
his matches during his four-year varsity wrestling career; and
WHEREAS, A two-time Section II wrestling champ in 1972 and 1973,
Severino Popolizio went undefeated vs. Section II wrestling competition
as a junior and senior; he received the prestigious DeMeo Award given to
the outstanding wrestler in Section II; and
WHEREAS, Severino Popolizio participated in the semifinals of the New
York State Wrestling Tournament in 1972; he was the New York State
runner-up at 132 pounds in 1973; and
WHEREAS, A four-year letterman in wrestling at Boston University,
Severino Popolizio compiled a 68-4-2 dual meet record at Boston Univer-
sity and was undefeated in dual meets (18-0) as a sophomore; he was
co-captain of the Boston University wrestling team as a junior and led
the school in takedowns, points and wins; and
WHEREAS, Becoming captain of the Boston University wrestling team as a
senior, Severino Popolizio won four Greater Boston titles, three Yankee
Conference championships and two New England titles; and
WHEREAS, Advancing to the NCAA Division I Wrestling Tournament quar-
terfinals as a junior, Severino Popolizio was a recipient of the E. Ray
Speare Award which honors the top male student-athlete at Boston Univer-
sity; he became the first wrestler inducted into the Boston University
Athletic Hall of Fame in 1985; he was also inducted into the Section II
Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2008; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Severino Popoli-
zio; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Severino Popolizio
for his extraordinary athletic 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 Severino Popolizio for his extraordinary
athletic achievements upon the occasion of his induction into the Sche-
nectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Severino Popolizio.