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Assembly Resolution No. 1466

BY: M. of A. Miller

CONGRATULATING Shannon Weir Beisler upon the occasion of her induction into the 2026 SUNY Oneonta Athletics Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to outstanding athletes 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 congratulate Shannon Weir Beisler upon the occasion of her induction into the 2026 SUNY Oneonta Athletics Hall of Fame; she will be honored on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as part of Alumni Weekend; and

WHEREAS, From the start of the 2005-2006 women's basketball season, Shannon Weir Beisler became known as one of the all-time best players in the program's history; as a rookie, she led her team in scoring and rebounding while helping the Red Dragons attain their first and only ECAC championship; and

WHEREAS, Shannon Weir Beisler averaged 15 points and eight rebounds, including 15 points and 11 boards in the championship game against Elmira; for her athletic prowess, she was honored with an All-Conference selection and Rookie of the Year for both SUNYAC and NYSWCAA; and

WHEREAS, Additionally, Shannon Weir Beisler received the Dr. Fred Puritz Rookie of the Year Award in 2006; and

WHEREAS, During her career, Shannon Weir Beisler earned All-Conference honors one more time, and she led her team in scoring during her senior year; she was instrumental in leading Oneonta into the semifinals of the SUNYAC tournament twice during her four years in high school; and

WHEREAS, Residing in Maryland and Oneonta and attending school in Milford, Shannon Weir Beisler scored 1,130 points during her career, making her one of only eight women to surpass the mark; this placed her fifth on the all-time scoring list; at the time of her graduation, she was only the second player in the program's history to score 1,000 points and collect 500 rebounds; and

WHEREAS, Currently, Shannon Weir Beisler continues as the women's basketball program's career leader in free throws (309) and second for her career free throws with an average of 79.4; and

WHEREAS, In 2011, Shannon Weir Beisler earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education; four years later, she obtained her master's degree in mathematics from Western Governors University; and

WHEREAS, From 2012-2022, Shannon Weir Beisler was an elementary school teacher in Schenevus and Milford; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such outstanding athletic 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 congratulate Shannon Weir Beisler upon the occasion of her induction into the 2026 SUNY Oneonta Athletics Hall of Fame; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Shannon Weir Beisler.

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