Honor John Webster’s Achievements

16, 2018, in Harold Gold Founders Hall at SUNY Sullivan, Loch Sheldrake, New York; and WHEREAS, John "Web" Webster was a highly respected physical educator with the SUNY Sullivan Athletic Department for 31 years; in this capacity, he taught and coached thousands of students, bringing them to their highest levels of fitness and performance; and WHEREAS, John Webster began his coaching career with the SUNY Sullivan Basketball Team, where he earned 94 career wins; as Head Coach of the Women's Volleyball program, he guided the Generals to 10 Mid-Hudson Conference Titles reaching the 1996 Region XV Championship; this monumental win earned the team a berth in the NJCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship; and WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, John Webster successfully coached several All-Americans; through his steadfast efforts, many of his student athletes continued their athletic careers after graduation, often earning scholarships to play at the NCAA level; and WHEREAS, John Webster was not only a coach, but a friend and motivator; his athletes were taught the importance of good sportsmanship and how to balance athletics while maintaining good grades; he always strived to make his students proud, well-rounded citizens; and WHEREAS, John Webster's enduring success as a coach and mentor has earned him the just respect and admiration of his community, his peers, and the athletes he has so ably coached; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to commend John Webster for his extraordinary athletic and coaching accomplishments which are a tribute to his skill, dedication and commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations with praise and pride to commend John Webster upon the occasion of his induction into the SUNY Sullivan Hall of Fame on March 16, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to John Webster.