LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Rick Illobre upon the occasion of
his induction into the 2014 Athletic Hall of Fame by the SS Seward
Institute

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those indi-
viduals whose exceptional athletic prowess leaves an enduring legacy in
their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Rick Illobre upon the occasion of his induction into the 2014
Athletic Hall of Fame by the SS Seward institute, which was celebrated
at its Induction Ceremony on September 27, 2014; and
WHEREAS, An important figure in the history of the SS Seward Insti-
tute, Rick Illobre, Class of 1971, had an outstanding high school
athletic career; he was a three-year starter in soccer, basketball, and
baseball; and
WHEREAS, As a member of the soccer team, Rick Illobre played halfback;
his unbeatable talents demonstrated his agility as both an outstanding
offensive and defensive player; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Rick Illobre could score with either foot, and
was the designated penalty kicker; he was selected to play soccer at the
Air Force Academy, but chose to attend SUNY Oneonta; and
WHEREAS, Rick Illobre was instrumental in leading his basketball team
in scoring in both his junior and senior year; he averaged 15 points a
game in his junior year, and 17.7 in his senior year; and
WHEREAS, One of Rick Illobre's most memorable high school basketball
game was when SS Seward Institute played Chester and he scored 30 points
and made 16 out of 17 foul shots; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious high school baseball career, Rick
Illobre was a potent pitcher and clutch hitter; in his senior year, he
led the Seward Spartans to the Section 9 Class D Championship with his
exceptional pitching and hitting talents; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Rick Illobre was the winning pitcher in the
semi-finals over the undefeated Jeff-Youngsville; in the finals against
Tuxedo, he escaped a no-out bases-loaded seventh inning by striking out
two batters and getting a final ground out to second base; and
WHEREAS, A perfect example of Rick Illobre's two-way-threat was a
baseball game against Chester where he pitched a no-hitter and won the
close game with a two-run homer; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduating from Oneonta, Rick Illobre briefly taught
math in the Ellenville School District before establishing the Prestige
Inspection Company in West Palm Beach, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Athletes such as Rick Illobre provide a tremendous service to
the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of student-
athletes in their athletic journeys and ensuring their success in their
future years; and
WHEREAS, Rick Illobre has clearly been an inspiration to the youth of
the SS Seward Institute, as well as to the community-at-large, and
accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedi-
cation to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
public education by providing their skills and talents to our students
and our schools; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Rick Illobre upon the occasion of his induction into the
2014 Athletic Hall of Fame by the SS Seward Institute; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rick Illobre.