LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frederick C. Ahart upon the occasion of
his induction into the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Hall
of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor and recog-
nize those dedicated individuals in our midst, who strive to enhance the
quality of life within our communities, by providing exceptional leader-
ship and guidance to our youth; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
Frederick C. Ahart upon the occasion of his induction into the Basket-
ball Coaches Association of New York Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Fred Ahart who has been the coach of the Roscoe Central
School varsity basketball team since the 1969-1970 school year, was one
of nine men inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of New York
Hall of Fame (BCANY) during a ceremony on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at
the Glens Falls Civic Center; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Ithaca College, Fred Ahart's interest in coach-
ing began when he was assigned student teaching duties at Newfield
Central School in 1968; he then coached junior varsity basketball at
Newfield Central; and
WHEREAS, In 1969, Fred Ahart began his tenure, accepting a physical
education teaching position and Director of Athletics at Roscoe Central
School, where he has coached Blue Devil football and basketball for over
43 seasons; during his tenure he unleashed a torrent of winning years
that included 30 consecutive Western Sullivan League (WSL) basketball
victories and 29 wins in a row at home; his basketball teams captured
five WSL championships; and
WHEREAS, In 1989 and 1990, Coach Ahart's football teams were Section
IX, Class D champions and competed for the regional title; his 1990 team
beat Delhi by a score of 30-0 for the regional championship; and
WHEREAS, Coach Fred Ahart was also inducted into the New York State
High School Basketball Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Retired from teaching at Roscoe High School in 2007, Fred
Ahart has continued to serve as Roscoe's athletic director, football and
basketball coach; he is a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, On January 4, 2014, Coach Ahart was recognized for his long-
time service and commitment to the school and community he has served
for over four decades; the Roscoe gymnasium, which was built in 2002,
was named in honor of Coach Ahart, a great mentor and friend to many;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout his illustrious career, have been his
wife, Becky, and his five children, Maryanne, Ralph, Katie, Michelle and
Kelly, as well as his grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Frederick C. Ahart upon the occasion of his induction into the
Basketball Coaches Association of New York Hall of Fame; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Coach Frederick C. Ahart.