LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Doug Kent upon the occasion of his
induction into the Professional Bowlers Association's Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those exemplary athletes who excel in professional athletics, distin-
guishing themselves through notable achievements and representing the
great Empire State with pride and determination; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Doug
Kent upon the occasion of his induction into the Professional Bowlers
Association's Hall of Fame, to be celebrated on Saturday, March 30,
2013; and
WHEREAS, Doug Kent of Newark, New York, the winner of 10 Professional
Bowlers Association Tour titles including four major championships, will
be inducted during the PBA's Hall of Fame dinner in Indianapolis, India-
na, as part of PBA Tournament of Champions week; and
WHEREAS, Doug Kent joined the PBA in 1988 and was voted as one of the
50 Greatest Players in PBA History during the organization's 50th anni-
versary celebration in 2009; he is the winner of six standard PBA Tour
titles, and won the 1991 United States Bowling Congress Masters for his
first title; and
WHEREAS, Later adding the 2002 PBA World Championship, Doug Kent won
both the USBC Masters and Denny's PBA World Championship in 2006 on his
way to earning Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year honors; he is one
of only nine players ever to win two major titles in the same season;
and
WHEREAS, Currently operating two bowling centers in his retirement
from PBA Tour competition, Doug Kent will join his brother-in-law, Park-
er Bohn III, in the PBA Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Chrissie, their chil-
dren, Natalie and Jake, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A gifted athlete, Doug Kent has become a role model in bowl-
ing, coaching the Newark High School boys and girls bowling squads, both
of whom won their crowns this year in the Finger Lakes East; his charac-
ter and achievements stand as a sterling example and inspiration to all
who would aspire to success; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Doug Kent upon the occasion of his induction into the Professional
Bowlers Association's Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Doug Kent.