2023-J2599

Honoring Lambert Will posthumously upon the occasion of being inducted into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame on April 21, 2024

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2023-J2599


Senate Resolution No. 2599

BY: Senator WALCZYK

HONORING Lambert Will posthumously upon the
occasion of being inducted into the New York State
Basketball Hall of Fame on April 21, 2024

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
outstanding athletes who have distinguished themselves through their
historical contribution to the sport, attaining 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
Lambert Will posthumously upon the occasion of being inducted into the
New York State Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday, April 21, 2024 in
Glens Falls, New York; and

WHEREAS, The founder of basketball in 1891, Lambert Will is
deservedly being inducted into the Class of 2024 for the Basketball Hall
of Fame; and

WHEREAS, Lambert Will resided in Herkimer, New York and was
determined to be the founder of basketball after years of research by
Scott Flansburg due to the myths surrounding basketball's founding; and

WHEREAS, As a testament of his contribution to the sport, Lambert
Will was also nominated for inducted into Springfield in the Class of
2023; and

WHEREAS, Highlighting his vision and dream, Lambert Will's induction
puts an end to speculation surrounding the origins of the sport of
basketball and corrects the historical record; and

WHEREAS, Upstate New York will now be recognized as the birthplace
of basketball, alongside baseball, and for its contributions to these
sports; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such outstanding athletic accomplishments are brought to
our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lambert Will posthumously upon the occasion of being inducted into
the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame on April 21, 2024; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Lambert Will.

actions

  • 28 / May / 2024
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 04 / Jun / 2024
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 04 / Jun / 2024
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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