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OH SR186

Resolution

Status

Passed

7/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Lou Gentile

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Origin

Senate

131st General Assembly (2015-2016)

AI Summary

  • Senate Resolution honoring the memory of Clarence "Bevo" Francis, a legendary basketball player from Ohio who died
  • Scored 116 points in a single game during the 1952-1953 season at Rio Grande College, averaged 50.1 points per game, and led the Redmen to a perfect 39-0 record that season
  • Scored an NCAA record 113 points in one game the following year and averaged 47.1 points per game while also setting several other collegiate records
  • Played professional basketball for the Boston Whirlwinds and in the Eastern Professional and American Basketball leagues before pursuing a career as a steelworker
  • Clerk of the Senate directed to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to Francis's family, which includes his wife Jean, two children Frank and Marge, and three grandchildren

Legislative Description

In memory of Clarence "Bevo" Francis.

Last Action

Adopted

7/13/2015

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