LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mark Faller upon the occasion of his
induction into the Port Jervis High School Alumni Hall of Fame in Octo-
ber 2014

WHEREAS, Individuals who distinguish themselves in their profession and
in service to their community merit the highest commendation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mark
Faller upon the occasion of his induction into the Port Jervis High
School Alumni Hall of Fame; his outstanding accomplishments will be
recognized in October 2014, at the 2014 Port Jervis High School Alumni
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Banquet; and
WHEREAS, The Port Jervis High School Alumni Hall of Fame annually
recognizes individuals educated in the Port Jervis City School District
who have achieved personal success and have made significant contrib-
utions to society, thereby serving as role models to inspire current and
future generations of Port Jervis students; and
WHEREAS, Mark Faller, Class of 1967, who graduated from Harvard
University in three years, was the legendary coach of the Port Jervis
High School Wrestling Team in the 1970s, during which the team finished
first in New York State in 1977 and 1978, and second in 1976 and 1979;
and
WHEREAS, Mark Faller went on to be Head Coach at Franklin & Marshall
College; he is currently a professor at Alaska Pacific University; and
WHEREAS, As a member of the 2014 Hall of Fame Class, Mark Faller's
name, photo, and biography will be inscribed on a plaque and placed on
permanent display at Port Jervis High School, an ever-present reminder
to students of the doors opened by a strong education; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those individ-
uals who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community, and
demonstrate a long and sustained commitment to excellence, 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 Mark Faller upon the occasion of his induction into the Port
Jervis High School Alumni Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mark Faller.