NY J01172

Honors William (Bill) Arthur III upon his induction into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025

Recognizes Arthur as a standout three-sport athlete (football, baseball, swimming) at Rome Free Academy in the mid-1960s, including helping lead the football team to an undefeated season in 1965

Notes his academic excellence (Anthony "Slim" Mezza Award) and athletic success at Cornell University, where he led the Ivy League in punting in 1970 and played alongside future Heisman runner-up Ed Marinaro

Acknowledges his career as a teacher and coach at Rome Free Academy before transitioning to leadership roles in the hospitality industry in Houston, Texas

Directs that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to William Arthur III