File #: 2019-0255    Version: 1
Type: Recognition Status: Closed
File created: 5/30/2019 In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: Final action: 6/17/2019
Title: Request to Recognize Fran Scislowicz on 1000 wins as coach of the girls softball and basketball teams at Adams High School
Attachments: 1. 061719 Agenda Summary.pdf, 2. Proclamation.pdf, 3. Resolution (Draft).pdf

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Request to Recognize Fran Scislowicz on 1000 wins as coach of the girls softball and basketball teams at Adams High School

 

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Whereas, Fran Scislowicz has coached the girls softball team at Rochester Adams High School for 32 years, leading them to 691 wins and counting; and

 

Whereas, Scislowicz also coached the girls basketball team from 1991-2015, winning 317 games during that time span; and

 

Whereas, on April 25, 2019, the Adams girls softball team’s victory marked the 1,000th win for Scislowicz between the two sports, all 1,000 wins as an Adams Highlander; and

 

Whereas, Scislowicz is known for being an inspirational coach who has genuine concern for his athletes and lives out the lessons he teaches on topics such as accountability, competition and perseverance; and

 

Whereas, for decades Scislowicz has invested in the athletes he coaches and is always there to lend an ear, give advice or motivate them, and the reward for his hard work has been a legacy of women who are successful in athletics and in life.

 

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Rochester Hills hereby congratulate Fran Scislowicz on 1,000 wins as the coach of the girls softball and basketball teams at Rochester Adams High School.

 

Be It Further Resolved, that we commend Fran for his commitment to the student athletes, to the school and to our community. He has earned the respect of students, parents and peers for his coaching ability, but more importantly his character. His integrity, kindness and dedication set him apart as an exceptional coach and valued member of our community.