Bill Text: NY J01734 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1734 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending Chris Fallica upon the occasion of being inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-02-01 - ADOPTED [J01734 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01734-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1734

BY: Senator PALUMBO

        COMMENDING  Chris  Fallica  upon  the  occasion of
        being inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those  individuals  who  have  distinguished  themselves  through  their
exceptional performance, attaining unprecedented success and the highest
level of personal achievement; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend  Chris  Fallica  upon  the  occasion  of being inducted into the
Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame; and

  WHEREAS, Every year,  the  Suffolk  Sports  Hall  of  Fame  publicly
commends  the  pursuit of athletic excellence, recognizes those who have
excelled,  and  strives  to  preserve  Suffolk  County's  rich  athletic
heritage;  Chris  Fallica  is truly deserving of this prestigious award;
and

  WHEREAS, Chris "The Bear" Fallica is a behind the scenes  production
coordinator   for   ESPN's   "College   GameDay,"   college   football's
longest-running and award-winning pregame show;  in  this  capacity,  he
provides  vital  information for the on-air and production crews leading
up and during each week's telecast; and

  WHEREAS, In addition, each week, Chris Fallica suggests three  games
to  bet  on during "College GameDay," along with picks on ESPN+; he also
asks trivia questions on "Saturday Night  Football,"  and  occasionally,
will  cover  college  basketball  and  soccer for ESPN including when he
covered the 2010 World Cup as a production assistant; and

  WHEREAS, After graduating from Westhampton Beach High School,  Chris
Fallica  earned  his  bachelor's degree in both broadcast journalism and
history at the University of Miami; during this time, he became an  avid
fan  of  the  Hurricanes,  and  worked in the sports information office,
learning and perfecting his craft; and

  WHEREAS, Chris Fallica was introduced  to  sports  commentator  Mike
Breen,  which  led  to  an  internship  at WFAN; from there, he earned a
full-time position as a researcher for ESPN Radio; and

  WHEREAS, Chris Fallica has clearly made a contribution to the spirit
of excellence which is a tradition of his Suffolk community; and

  WHEREAS, It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  when
individuals  of  such  outstanding  accomplishments  are  brought to our
attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of  this  great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Chris Fallica upon the  occasion  of  being  inducted  into  the
Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Chris Fallica.