LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Edwin Wadas upon the occasion of his
induction into the Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
outstanding individuals who distinguish themselves through their excep-
tional 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
Edwin Wadas upon the occasion of his induction into the Greater Utica
Sports Hall of Fame; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the
Hall's Class of 2013 Induction Ceremony, to be held on Sunday, June 9,
2013, at the Radisson Hotel-Utica Centre in Utica, New York; and
WHEREAS, Even before graduating from Whitesboro Central Schools in
1944, Edwin "Uncle Ed" Wadas began that lifetime of giving back as he
served as manager for the baseball and football programs from 1941-1944;
from there, the groundwork was laid for this ultimate volunteer who
would spend the next seven decades of his life giving of his time to
local athletics in Whitesboro, Whitestown, Marcy, Deerfield, New York
Mills and Oriskany; and
WHEREAS, There is not a Whitesboro sport that Edwin Wadas was not
involved in; since 1950, he has served on the "Chain Gang" in the foot-
ball program; as an announcer and time keeper for the football and
soccer programs; as a scorekeeper for the baseball and basketball
programs; and as a scorekeeper, timer and announcer for the wrestling
and lacrosse programs; and
WHEREAS, In track and field, Edwin Wadas has served as a meet organiz-
er, starter, and event judge; he serves as meet organizer for the
elementary track program; and
WHEREAS, At New York Mills, he was a Score Keeper in Basketball, a
Score Keeper and Announcer in Football, and a Starter and Meet Organizer
for Track & Field; in addition, he volunteered his time for the Whites-
town Pop Warner and Marcy-Deerfield Pop Warner Football programs where
he was a Score Keeper and Announcer, and during the summer months, he
was the Program Manager for the Whitestown Summer Basketball Program;
and
WHEREAS, Edwin Wadas has been honored for his selfless generosity to
Whitesboro Athletics; the school's athletic complex was named in his
honor, as were the Wrestling Tournament and the Basketball Tournament;
and
WHEREAS, Section III Athletics has also recognized the vast benevo-
lence of Edwin Wadas with one of their prestigious Recognition Awards;
he is a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such outstanding accomplishments are brought to our attention,
they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Edwin Wadas for his
extraordinary accomplishments which are a tribute to his skill, dedi-
cation and commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations with
praise and pride to honor Edwin Wadas upon the occasion of his induction
into the Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Edwin Wadas.