LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Russ Crispell of Tonawanda, New York,
upon the occasion of his induction into the Buffalo Tennis Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those exemplary athletes, coaches and administrators who have
distinguished themselves through their outstanding commitment, and
attained unprecedented success and the highest level of personal
achievement; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Russ
Crispell of Tonawanda, New York, upon the occasion of his induction into
the Buffalo Tennis Hall of Fame on Sunday, January 2, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Russ Crispell's outstanding efforts to the Western New York
Tennis Community for over 30 years includes being named head coach for
the University of Buffalo men's tennis team between 1993-2006; under his
direction, the team finished second in the ECAC Championships in 1993;
and
WHEREAS, Among Russ Crispell's accomplishments in tennis include being
named the United States Professional Tennis Association Eastern College
Coach of the Year in 1997 and the United States Professional Tennis
Registry Eastern College Coach of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Russ Crispell was a manager and coordinator for the Tennis
for the World University Games in Buffalo between 1989-1993; a recipient
of the 2004 University of Buffalo Service Excellence Award, he has
served on many advisory committees for the University of Buffalo and
within the local community; and
WHEREAS, From 1987-1990, Russ Crispell had served as head tennis coach
for the University of Buffalo's women's tennis team; during his tenure,
the teams became conference champions in 1987 and 1988; and
WHEREAS, A tennis professional at the Miller Tennis Center, Russ Cris-
pell is currently the Director of Outdoor Pursuits/Assistant Recreation
Director and Lecturer at the University of Buffalo; 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 Russ Crispell of Tonawanda, New York, upon the occasion of his
induction into the Buffalo Tennis Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Russ Crispell.