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This resolution honors William Arthur III, a native of Rome, New York, recognizing his exceptional achievements as a multi-sport athlete at Rome Free Academy (RFA) in the mid-1960s, where he excelled in football, baseball, and swimming. The resolution highlights Arthur's remarkable high school career, including leading RFA to an undefeated football season in 1965 and earning the Anthony "Slim" Mezza Award for academic excellence. It further details his college experience at Cornell University, where he played quarterback and was a top punter, and his subsequent career path, which included teaching and coaching at RFA and later finding success in the hospitality industry in Houston, Texas. The resolution celebrates Arthur's induction into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025, acknowledging his lifelong embodiment of excellence, integrity, and community spirit across his roles as a scholar-athlete, educator, coach, and business professional. The legislative body officially pauses to honor Arthur and formally resolves to transmit an engrossed copy of the resolution to him, recognizing his extraordinary athletic accomplishments, educational contributions, and professional success.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1172