Senate Resolution No. 854

BY: Senator STEC

HONORING Kevin Daugherty upon his induction into
the Upstate New York Basketball Hall of Fame on
April 23, 2023

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Kevin Daugherty upon his induction into the Upstate New York Basketball
Hall of Fame, to be celebrated at its Awards Ceremony on Sunday, April
23, 2023, at the Hilton Hotel in Troy, New York; and

WHEREAS, Every year, the Upstate New York Basketball Hall of Fame
publicly commends the pursuit of athletic excellence, recognizes those
who have excelled, and strives to preserve its rich athletic heritage;
Kevin Daugherty is truly deserving of this prestigious award; and

WHEREAS, Born and raised in Plattsburgh, New York, Kevin Daugherty
began his basketball career as a member of the Plattsburgh High School
Varsity Boys Basketball Team under Head Coach Ray Holmes; prior to this,
he used to attend practices before he even made the varsity team, as he
would shoot silently off to the side while still listening to everything
the seasoned coach had to say to his team; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Daugherty and his teammates won the Northern Division
Championships in the 1973-1974 and 1974-1975 seasons, and years later,
they were inducted to the Plattsburgh Athletic Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, After graduating, Kevin Daugherty played basketball for the
Clinton Community College Cougars for the 1975-1976 season; he then
transferred to Canton Community College where he was a member of the
1977-1978 basketball team, followed by Eisenhower College in Cayuga Lake
where he would play Division III basketball for two years, serving as
the co-Captain; and

WHEREAS, Even though he was studying history, Kevin Daugherty chose
to continue his love for basketball and started his coaching career as
an assistant for the Eisenhower Women's Basketball Team during the
1980-1981 season; and

WHEREAS, After earning his bachelor's degree, Kevin Daugherty became
the assistant men's basketball coach at Genesee Community College; he
then switched gears, and worked as a corrections officer for the next
six years; and

WHEREAS, In 1988, Kevin Daugherty took the position of head coach of
the Plattsburgh High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team; throughout his
tenure, he not only talked the talk, but walked the walk with his
players; and

WHEREAS, In 1991, Kevin Daugherty led his team to its first
sectional title, and throughout the next 17 years, they went on to win
nine sectional titles and nine league titles, and boasted a 21-7
sectional record and a 278-107 (.722) all-time record; and

WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his team
and high school basketball as a whole, Kevin Daugherty was the recipient
of the 1990-1991 Coach of the Year Award; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Daugherty then returned to Clinton Community College
in 2005, and took the position of men's basketball team coach; in 2019,
he assumed the role of the college's Athletic Director, however, he took
some time off to take care of his late wife, Erin; and

WHEREAS, In 2021, Kevin Daugherty came back to Clinton Community
College and once again held the title of Athletic Director, the position
he continues to hold today; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Kevin Daugherty graciously gave
countless hours of his time and energy to the residents of Upstate New
York as a skilled and inspirational tutor, respected for his ability to
develop potential into excellence; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Daugherty has clearly made a contribution to the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his Upstate New York
community; 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 Kevin Daugherty upon his induction into the Upstate New York
Basketball Hall of Fame; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kevin Daugherty.