NYS Senate Resolution No. 04458, by Senator Stachowski

        HONORING  Dave  Barus  upon  the  occasion  of his
        induction into the New York State  Outdoorsmen  Hall
        of Fame as a Member of the Class of 2010

  WHEREAS,  Individuals  who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute  to
outstanding   individuals   who  distinguish  themselves  through  their
exceptional performance, attaining unprecedented success and the highest
level of personal achievement; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully  in  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
honor Dave Barus upon the occasion of his induction into  the  New  York
State  Outdoorsmen  Hall  of Fame as a Member of the Class of 2010, this
auspicious event will be celebrated on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at  the
Rusty Rail in Canastota, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Dave Barus knows first-hand the importance of giving one's
free time to help others understand more about the opportunities of  the
great outdoors; and

  WHEREAS,  An  outdoorsman  all  his  life,  Dave Barus is the weekly
columnist for The Sun and Metro Community Newspapers, under the pen name
Forrest Fisher; and

  WHEREAS, Dave Barus has been an active member and officer in several
sports organizations in the Buffalo and  Southtowns  areas;  he  is  the
Founder and major contributor to many youth fishing programs; and

  WHEREAS,  Currently  serving  as  Director  of  the Erie County Fish
Advisory Board and Chairman of the Fish Committee for  the  Erie  County
Federation  of Sportsmen, Dave Barus is also the Founder and Chairman of
both the twice-yearly Teach Me to Fish clinics at the East  Aurora  Fish
and  Game  Club  and  at  the  Bison  City Rod and Gun Club Annual Jimmy
Griffin Memorial event for inner-city youth; and

  WHEREAS, As one of  the  original  sportsmen  to  have  founded  the
Southtowns Walleye Association in 1984, Dave Barus has been instrumental
in  it  becoming one of the largest amateur walleye organizations in the
United States; for  many  years,  he  has  also  been  involved  in  the
Excalibur Program which provides services for disabled anglers; and

  WHEREAS,   In   appreciation  of  his  significant  achievements  in
preserving outdoor heritage and helping others experience it, Dave Barus
has been designated for special recognition as an inductee in the  Class
of 2010 New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame; and

  WHEREAS,  This Legislative Body is moved to honor Dave Barus for his
extraordinary  accomplishments  which  are  a  tribute  to  his   skill,
dedication and commitment; and


  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that when
organizations and individuals of such noble aims and 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 with
praise  and pride to honor Dave Barus upon the occasion of his induction
into the New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame  as  a  Member  of  the
Class of 2010; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dave Barus.