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J01342 Summary:

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J01342 Actions:

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06/02/2023REFERRED TO FINANCE
06/06/2023REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
06/06/2023ADOPTED
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J01342 Text:

 
Senate Resolution No. 1342
 
BY: Senator GRIFFO
 
        HONORING Jeff Skibitski upon the occasion of being
        inducted  into  the Rome Sports Hall of Fame on July
        30, 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
Jeff Skibitski upon the occasion of being inducted into the Rome  Sports
Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 30, 2023; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Every year, the Rome Sports Hall of Fame publicly commends
the pursuit of athletic excellence, recognizes those who have  excelled,
and strives to preserve Rome's rich athletic heritage; Jeff Skibitski is
truly deserving of this prestigious award; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Born and raised in Rome, New York, Jeff Skibitski attended
Rome Catholic High School where he reached All-Star status in  football,
basketball, and baseball; and
 
  WHEREAS,  In football, Jeff Skibitski led the Red Wings to a pair of
league championships and one sectional title; his senior year, the team,
with Jeff as captain, finished 5-2-1, and he was named first team league
quarterback with 11 touchdowns and 1,139 yards, both school records; and
 
  WHEREAS, Jeff Skibitski's junior and senior  basketball  teams  both
won  team  titles;  a three-year starter at shortstop, the Rome Catholic
High baseballers won two league championships; his junior year  saw  him
as  a  key  player  in  a league title; as a senior, he was captain, the
leading scorer, and named all-league on a league championship team; and
 
  WHEREAS, In baseball, Jeff Skibitski was  a  three-year  starter  at
shortstop;  as  a  junior,  the team won a league title, and as a senior
captain he was named all-league on another title team; this team went on
to garner sectional and regional titles; and
 
  WHEREAS, After graduating from Rome Catholic High and a  brief  stay
at  the  University  of  Buffalo, Jeff Skibitski transferred to Hamilton
College where he finished his career  under  former  high  school  coach
Roman  Mike  Davis, amassing a record breaking four-year winning record;
and
 
  WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his studies, Jeff Skibitski returned
to Rome Catholic High  School  to  teach  math  and  assist  at  Varsity
football;  he  then moved to Oneida High School where he taught math and
coached baseball and girls' basketball; in baseball, his teams  compiled
a  record  of  175-135 with two Tri-Valley titles; in girls' basketball,
the team earned two league titles and two sectional titles; and
 
  WHEREAS, A true family man, Jeff Skibitski had the joy  of  coaching
his  daughters,  Lexi  and  Lauren,  at  lower levels, where they won 11
sectional titles between them; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  storied  coaching  career and lifetime of
excellence, Jeff Skibitski, a skilled and inspirational tutor, is  truly
respected  for  his ability to develop potential into excellence; he has
been coaching at least one team each year for 35 years and counting; and
 
  WHEREAS, In addition to his daughters, with him throughout has  been
his  wife,  Jackie,  who  feels  privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoices at his many achievements; and
 
  WHEREAS, Jeff Skibitski has  clearly  made  a  contribution  to  the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his Rome 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  Jeff  Skibitski upon the occasion of being inducted into the Rome
Sports Hall of Fame; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Jeff Skibitski.
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