Bill > J00850

This resolution honors Brendan Mitchell, a distinguished basketball athlete from Schenectady, New York, who is being inducted into the Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame on September 15, 2025. The resolution highlights Mitchell's remarkable athletic achievements, including being the all-time leading scorer in Schenectady public schools with 1,658 points, playing for Mont Pleasant High School, and later achieving significant success at Potsdam State University. During his college career, Mitchell helped lead his team to an undefeated 32-0 record and a Division III National Championship, and was named the 1986-87 NCAA Division III National Player of the Year. The resolution also notes his numerous accolades, such as being a SUNYAC Tournament MVP, a first-team All-American, and receiving invitations to try out for the USA National Team and the NBA pre-draft camp. Additionally, Mitchell is recognized for his membership in both the Potsdam Athletic Hall of Fame and the Upstate New York Basketball Hall of Fame. The resolution formally acknowledges Mitchell's athletic excellence and commemorates his upcoming Hall of Fame induction, with a copy of the resolution to be transmitted to him.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J850